From SSO to complete customer and agentic identity
Descope is a no-code WorkOS alternative that provides a complete customer and agentic identity platform with developer flexibility and transparent pricing.
Build authentication experiences with no-code workflows.
Support identity, SSO, and provisioning for multi-tenant SaaS.
Manage credentials, scopes, and policies for AI agents and MCP servers.
Transparent pricing designed to scale predictably as your product grows.
Why customers choose Descope over WorkOS
A complete identity platform, not just SSO
WorkOS focuses primarily on adding enterprise SSO and directory integrations to existing auth systems. Descope provides a full customer and agentic identity platform covering authentication, authorization, MFA, provisioning, and identity orchestration.
Predictable pricing as your SaaS platform scales
WorkOS pricing is commonly tied to SSO connections and usage metrics, which can become difficult to forecast as enterprise adoption grows. Descope offers transparent pricing designed to scale predictably with your product.
Flexible identity workflows without dev overhead
Build and modify authentication journeys using visual workflows instead of application logic. With WorkOS, implementing complex user journeys such as step-up authentication, onboarding paths, and MFA policies often requires additional development.
Built for agentic AI and MCP ecosystems
WorkOS protects MCP endpoints using shared OAuth configuration, not dedicated MCP server models. Descope treats MCP servers as first-class identity resources with scopes, policies, and client registration for secure agent credentials and tool access.
Powering auth for over 1000 organizations in production
A detailed Descope vs WorkOS comparison
User experience | ||
User experience |
| WorkOS AuthKit provides prebuilt UI components for login and signup flows. Custom branding and advanced UX control require additional frontend development. |
User journeys | ||
User journeys |
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Passkeys | ||
Passkeys |
| WorkOS supports passkeys within AuthKit as part of its passwordless authentication options. Advanced orchestration, recovery flows, and cross-platform UX control require additional implementation. |
One Tap | ||
One Tap |
| WorkOS supports social login providers that can enable streamlined sign-in experiences. True native-style “One Tap” flows depend on provider configuration and frontend implementation. |
MFA | ||
MFA |
| WorkOS supports common MFA factors such as TOTP and SMS within AuthKit. Advanced adaptive policies and contextual step-up flows require additional configuration. |
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