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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
WorkOS vs Firebase
Enterprise Authentication Platform · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | WorkOS | Firebase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | Custom |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/min | N/A |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Auth & Identity | Database & Backend |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001 | SOC2, GDPR |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 7 listedBetter |
WorkOS — Key Specs
- ✓Enterprise SSO, Directory Sync, MFA — ship enterprise features in days
- ✓SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR DPA included
- ✓SCIM provisioning to 100+ identity providers
- ✓Free for first 1M MAU — best deal in enterprise auth
Firebase — Key Specs
- ✓Realtime Database and Firestore sync data to all connected clients in under 100ms
- ✓Firebase Auth handles 10+ social providers, phone OTP, and anonymous auth out of the box
- ✓Cloud Functions for Firebase execute server-side logic without managing any infrastructure
- ✓Free Spark plan covers 1GB Firestore storage and 50,000 reads/day permanently
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, WorkOS or Firebase?+
Both tools start at $0/mo on their entry plans.
Which tool is better for compliance — WorkOS or Firebase?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR. WorkOS additionally supports ISO27001.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
WorkOS is evaluated for Enterprise Authentication Platform in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. Firebase has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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