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Comparison

Descope vs Stytch

On the evidence we track, Descope leads this comparison with a composite score of 91/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Descope full profile →Stytch full profile →
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★Descope91
Stytch52
Score
Vioscale score
Descope91 / 100medium · 72%
Stytch52 / 100medium · 71%
Pricing
Free tier
Descope✓
Stytch✓
Model
Descopefreemium
Stytchcommercial
Price level
Descopelow
Stytchlow
Transparent
Descope✓
Stytch✓
Integrations
Count
Descope50
Stytch5
Security
Disclosure policy
Descope✓
Stytch–
Fedramp
Descope✓
Stytch–
Gdpr
Descope✓
Stytch–
Hipaa
Descope✓
Stytch✓
Iso27001
Descope✓
Stytch–
Pci
Descope✓
Stytch–
Soc2
Descope✓
Stytch–
Reliability
Sla pct
Descope99.99
Stytch99.99
Status page
Descope✓
Stytch✓
Market
Availability
DescopeAvailable worldwide
Stytch–

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for auth & identity software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Deployment
Hosting
DescopeCloud only
StytchCloud only
Methods
Social login
Descope✓
Stytch✓
Passwordless
Descope✓
Stytch✓
Passkeys / WebAuthn
Descope✓
Stytch✓
Multi-factor auth
Descope✓
Stytch✓
Enterprise
SAML SSO
Descope✓
Stytch✓
SCIM provisioning
Descope✓
Stytch✓
B2B / multi-tenancy
Descope✓
Stytch✓
Standards
OpenID Connect provider
Descope✓
Stytch✓
Delivery
Hosted UI
DescopeBoth
StytchBoth
Access
RBAC
Descope✓
Stytch✓
Licensing
Self-hostable OSS core
Descope✗
Stytch✗

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Descope

Leader

Descope is an identity and access management platform that enables developers to build and customize authentication flows for customers, partners, AI agents, and MCP servers. It offers drag-and-drop workflows, passwordless authentication, MFA, SSO, and token management with features designed to reduce friction while preventing account takeover.

Independently observed

Stytch

Stytch offers a comprehensive authentication and identity platform designed for both B2B and B2C applications, featuring enterprise-grade authentication methods including passkeys and passwordless options, multi-tenant support, SCIM provisioning, and role-based access control.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Descope

Leader
HybridFree tier

Usage-based pricing with Monthly Active Consents (MAC), Monthly Active Tokens (MATK), and M2M Exchanges. Free tier available.

  • Free ForeverFree
  • Pro-
as of verify ↗

Stytch

from $0.01/moUsage-basedFree tier

Free tier with 10,000 MAU. Pay-as-you-go for additional usage. Enterprise plans available.

  • FreeFree
    • OAuth, SSO, Sessions, and RBAC
    • Organization-level primary and secondary auth policies
    • Built-in multi-tenancy
    • SCIM provisioning and deprovisioning with automatic role management
    • JIT provisioning controls
    • +1 more
  • Pay-as-you-goUsage-based pricing beyond free tier
    • Full suite of authentication and authorization features
    • Unlimited organizations
    • Advanced fraud and risk prevention (optional)
    • Email customization and brand removal (optional)
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Custom discounted rates
    • Private support Slack channel
    • 99.99% uptime SLA
    • HIPAA/BAA compliance
    • Migration support
    • +1 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Descope✓
Stytch✓
iOS
Descope✓
Stytch✗
Android
Descope✓
Stytch✗
CLI
Descope✓
Stytch✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Descope✓
Stytch✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (1)
  • Vercel

Descope

Leader
10 total - 9 not shared
  • OpenAI
  • Google Calendar
  • Facebook
  • MCP servers
  • Email/SMS platforms
  • CRM platforms
  • CDP platforms
  • Audit solutions
  • Fraud detection systems
Independently observed

Stytch

5 total - 4 not shared
  • PlanetScale
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Okta
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.