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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
WorkOS vs Neon
Enterprise Authentication Platform · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | WorkOS | Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $19/mo |
| 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 |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 6 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
Neon — Key Specs
- ✓Serverless Postgres with scale-to-zero — database pauses when idle, zero idle cost
- ✓Branching creates instant database copies for staging and PR preview environments
- ✓Autoscaling grows from 0.25 to 8 vCPUs in seconds based on connection load
- ✓Compatible with all PostgreSQL clients and ORMs — zero migration required
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, WorkOS or Neon?+
WorkOS starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Neon at $19/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — WorkOS or Neon?+
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. Neon has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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