Pricing
BastionAuth offers flexible pricing for teams of all sizes.
Self-Hosted (Free Forever)
The open-source core is free to self-host with unlimited users.
git clone https://github.com/bastionauth/bastionauth.git
docker-compose up -dIncludes:
- All authentication methods
- Organizations & RBAC
- Admin dashboard
- Webhooks & API keys
- Audit logging
- Community support
Support Plans
For teams that want professional support and enterprise features.
Pro - $299/month
For growing teams that need priority support.
Everything in Community, plus:
- ✅ SAML SSO
- ✅ 3 Organizations
- ✅ 1 Custom domain
- ✅ 90-day audit log retention
- ✅ Email support (48h response)
- ✅ Migration assistance
Managed Cloud (Coming Soon)
Don't want to manage infrastructure? Our managed cloud handles everything.
| Tier | MAU Included | Additional MAU | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 1,000 | $0.02/MAU | $49/month |
| Growth | 10,000 | $0.015/MAU | $199/month |
| Scale | 100,000 | $0.01/MAU | $999/month |
Compare to Competitors
Cost at 100K Monthly Active Users
| Provider | Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BastionAuth (Self-hosted) | ~$200/mo | Infrastructure only |
| BastionAuth (Managed) | $999/mo | Includes support |
| Clerk | ~$1,825/mo | Per-MAU pricing |
| Auth0 | ~$1,150/mo | Professional tier |
| WorkOS | ~$2,500/mo | Enterprise only |
Cost at 1M Monthly Active Users
| Provider | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| BastionAuth (Self-hosted) | ~$500/mo |
| BastionAuth (Managed) | Custom |
| Clerk | ~$19,825/mo |
| Auth0 | Custom (typically $10K+) |
Feature Comparison by Tier
| Feature | Community | Pro | Business | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Email/Password | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| OAuth Providers | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Magic Links | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| MFA (TOTP) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Organizations | 1 | 3 | 10 | Unlimited |
| RBAC | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Admin Dashboard | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Webhooks | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| API Keys | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Enterprise Features | ||||
| SAML SSO | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom Domains | ❌ | 1 | 5 | Unlimited |
| SCIM Provisioning | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Compliance | ||||
| Audit Logs | 30 days | 90 days | 1 year | Custom |
| Compliance Dashboard | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| SOC 2 Report | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| HIPAA BAA | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Support | ||||
| Community | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Email Support | ❌ | 48h | 24h | 4h |
| Chat Support | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Dedicated Engineer | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| SLA | ❌ | ❌ | 99.9% | 99.99% |
FAQ
Is the open-source version limited?
No! The open-source Community version includes all core authentication features. Support tiers add enterprise features (SAML, SCIM) and professional support.
Can I start free and upgrade later?
Absolutely. Start with self-hosted Community, then add Pro/Business/Enterprise support when you need it.
What's included in "infrastructure costs"?
For self-hosted: PostgreSQL database, Redis instance, and compute for the BastionAuth API. Typically $50-200/month on most cloud providers for moderate traffic.
Do you offer discounts?
- Startups: 50% off first year for companies under $1M ARR
- Non-profits: 30% off all tiers
- Annual billing: 2 months free
Can I get a trial of paid features?
Yes, we offer 14-day trials of Pro and Business features. Contact us to set up a trial.
What happens if I exceed my organization limit?
We'll notify you and work with you to upgrade. We never suddenly disable features.