WorkOS provides APIs that make an app enterprise-ready. Instead of building SAML SSO, SCIM provisioning and audit logs yourself, you integrate WorkOS and support identity providers like Okta and Microsoft Entra. AuthKit offers hosted, customizable login and user management.
Key features
- SSO with SAML and OIDC
- Directory Sync (SCIM)
- Audit Logs, now auto-generated from user activity
- AuthKit hosted login and user management
- Admin Portal for customer IT teams
- Pipes connection sharing
Who it's for
WorkOS suits B2B SaaS teams selling to enterprises that require SSO, provisioning and compliance features.
Common use cases
- Adding SSO for enterprise deals
- Automating user provisioning
- Compliance audit trails
- Replacing a homegrown auth system
Pricing
WorkOS is freemium: AuthKit user management is free for the first 1 million monthly active users; enterprise features such as SSO are paid. Check the official site for current plan details.
Why WorkOS is trending
Around Oct 19–20, 2026, WorkOS shipped audit logs auto-generated from user activity, plus Pipes connection sharing and AuthKit improvements.
Sources: workos.com
How to get started with WorkOS
- Visit the official WorkOS website at https://workos.com and read the quickstart in the docs.
- Sign up or install it, depending on whether you use the hosted service or the open-source version.
- Try it on a small project first, then connect it to your existing stack and CI.
- Review the pricing page before scaling usage so costs stay predictable.
Is WorkOS worth it?
WorkOS is a well-established tool with an active team and frequent releases in October 2026. For teams that match the use cases above, it's worth evaluating against the alternatives listed here, and the freemium model makes it easy to try before committing.
Alternatives
- Auth0: identity platform
- Clerk: user management for React apps
FAQ
What is WorkOS?
WorkOS adds enterprise features like SSO, SCIM directory sync, audit logs and hosted AuthKit login to B2B apps. First 1M active users are free.
Is WorkOS free?
AuthKit is free for up to 1 million monthly active users.
What does WorkOS do?
It adds SSO, SCIM, audit logs and hosted login to B2B apps.
WorkOS vs Auth0?
WorkOS focuses on enterprise B2B features and a generous free tier for user management.