Limits, pricing history. Verified November 2026. Last updated 2026-11-03.
WorkOS's free tier offers User Management is free for up to 1 million users. Single Sign-On starts at $125/connection… We rate it stable. The one record we hold was our own error and has been withdrawn.
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Free Tier Details
User Management is free for up to 1 million users. Single Sign-On starts at $125/connection. Directory Sync starts at $125/connection. Audit Logs are free with paid options for log streaming and event retention. Radar is free for the first 1,000 checks.
We read that on 2026-11-03 from https://workos.com/pricing, and our check recorded: the page names WorkOS as "workos" and states "$125".
From workos.com/pricing, read 2026-11-03:
Up to 1 million users Free Per additional 1M users $2,500 / mo
Using your own domain for WorkOS's AuthKit login pages, Admin Portal and email sender address costs $99 a month. (From workos.com/pricing, read 2026-10-08.)
When You'll Outgrow WorkOS's Free Tier
When your usage exceeds the free tier limits, you'll need to upgrade.
Retracted — this record was our error (2026-09-28). Retracted 2026-09-28: no change. workos.com/pricing stated "First 1 million active users free", $125 per Single Sign-On connection and "First 1,000 checks Free" for Radar on 2025-09-05. Source ↗
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Yes, WorkOS offers a free tier: Free. User Management is free for up to 1 million users. Single Sign-On starts at $125/connection. Directory Sync starts at $125/connection. Audit Logs are free with paid options for log streaming and event...
What is WorkOS's free tier?
WorkOS's free tier is called "Free". User Management is free for up to 1 million users. Single Sign-On starts at $125/connection. Directory Sync starts at $125/connection. Audit Logs are free with paid options for log streaming and event retention. Radar is free for the first 1,000 checks. Using your own domain for WorkOS's AuthKit login pages, Admin Portal and email sender address costs $99 a month. (From https://workos.com/pricing, read 2026-10-08.)
Is WorkOS's free tier reliable?
WorkOS's free tier is considered stable. The one record we hold was our own error and has been withdrawn. See the pricing history below.
Is WorkOS's free tier good for production?
WorkOS's free tier can be suitable for small production workloads and side projects. We rate it stable and it offers User Management is free for up to 1 million users. Single Sign-On starts at $125/connection…, so it's a reasonable starting point. The one record we hold was our own error and has been withdrawn. Monitor your usage against the limits and have an upgrade plan ready.
What changed in WorkOS's pricing?
The one record we hold was our own error and has been withdrawn.
When will I outgrow WorkOS's free tier?
When your usage exceeds the free tier limits, you'll need to upgrade. When you outgrow the free tier, evaluate paid plans against alternatives — sometimes a competitor's free tier covers what you need.