Lucia vs Supabase Auth: Which is better in 2026?
0 developers have voted. See the side-by-side comparison and which tool the community ranks higher.
Lucia Community pick
TypeScript-first auth library you self-host.
Rank
#4
Net votes
+0
Free tier
Yes
From
Free
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Supabase Auth
Auth built into the Supabase platform.
Rank
#3
Net votes
+0
Free tier
Yes
From
$25/mo (Supabase Pro)
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Feature comparison
| Feature | Lucia | Supabase Auth |
|---|---|---|
| MAU | Unlimited (self-hosted) | 50k (free) |
| Cost | Free (MIT license) | — |
| Session Management | Built-in | — |
| Social Providers | — | Unlimited (free) |
| Magic Links | — | Yes (free) |
| OAuth Providers | Bring your own | — |
| Database Adapters | Many (Postgres, MySQL, SQLite, etc.) | — |
| UI Components | No (BYO) | — |
| Hosting | Self-hosted | — |
| Open Source | Yes (MIT) | Yes (GoTrue) |
| Phone Auth | — | Yes (paid) |
| Row Level Security | — | Yes (Postgres-native) |
| MFA | — | Yes (TOTP, paid) |
| JWT Customization | — | Yes (paid) |
Developer verdict
Lucia leads Supabase Auth by 0 net votes in the Authentication category.
Lucia is currently ranked #4 with 0 upvotes. Supabase Auth is ranked #3 with 0 upvotes. Both tools are strong choices — see the free tier limits above to decide which fits your project.
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