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Framework-first guides, honest comparisons, and pricing clarity for builders.
Astro Authentication: The Complete 2025 Tutorial
Learn how to implement secure authentication in Astro with this comprehensive guide covering SSR setup, protected routes, social login, and production deployment.
Auth0 Alternatives for Bootstrapped Startups: An Honest Comparison
A balanced look at Auth0 alternatives for founders who need enterprise-quality authentication without enterprise pricing. Real pricing, honest pros and cons.
Authentication Features You Can Skip in V1 (And Add Later)
Overwhelmed by auth feature checklists? Learn which authentication features you can safely skip in your MVP—and which ones are actually essential. Ship faster without compromising security.
Clerk vs AuthHero: Which Is Right for Small Teams?
An honest comparison of Clerk and AuthHero for small teams. We break down pricing, features, and when each solution is the better choice.
Do You Actually Need Enterprise SSO? (Probably Not Yet)
Every auth vendor wants to sell you SSO. But do you actually need it right now? Here's the honest truth about when to add enterprise features to your SaaS.
Hidden Costs of Auth: What Pricing Pages Don't Tell You
Authentication pricing pages look simple—until you get the bill. Learn about the hidden costs that surprise founders after they've committed, from MAU overages to SMS charges to enterprise add-ons.
Add Authentication to Next.js 15 in Under 10 Minutes
A timed walkthrough showing exactly how to add secure login, signup, and protected routes to your Next.js 15 app—no weekend debugging required.
Passkeys Implementation Without the Enterprise Complexity
Add passkeys to your app in an afternoon with this practical guide. Implement modern passwordless authentication without enterprise overhead or security teams.
The Complete Guide to Authentication Pricing in 2025: What Every Startup Should Know
Authentication pricing is intentionally confusing. We break down every auth provider's real costs, hidden fees, and MAU traps—so you can choose wisely and budget accurately.
The Indie Hacker's Guide to Authentication: From Side Project to Scale
You don't need enterprise auth for your side project. This guide shows you exactly what to build at each stage—from MVP to 100K users—without over-engineering or breaking the bank.
Simple MCP Authentication for Your AI Side Project
Skip the enterprise complexity. Secure your Model Context Protocol server with practical authentication that works for indie hackers and small teams building AI features.
SvelteKit Authentication: From Zero to Production
Build production-ready authentication in SvelteKit with this complete guide covering server hooks, form actions, protected routes, social login, and deployment.