Saleor
SuperTokens
| Feature | Saleor | SuperTokens |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $300/mo | Free / from $0.02/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | developer-teams, enterprise-ecommerce, multi-channel-retailers, graphql-enthusiasts | saas-developers, startups, privacy-focused-apps, self-hosters |
| Founded | 2018 | 2019 |
| Graphql Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Channel | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dashboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Webhooks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Apps System | ✓ | ✗ |
| Warehouse Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Promotions Engine | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Password | ✗ | ✓ |
| Social Login | ✗ | ✓ |
| Passwordless | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mfa | ✗ | ✓ |
| Session Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pre Built Ui | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hostable | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Saleor Pros
- GraphQL API-first architecture for modern frontends
- Enterprise features in free open-source edition
- Strong multi-channel commerce capabilities
- Built-in dashboard with excellent UX
✗ Saleor Cons
- Cloud hosting is expensive for startups
- Smaller community than Shopify/WooCommerce
- Self-hosting requires Python/Django expertise
✓ SuperTokens Pros
- Open-source with free self-hosting
- Pre-built UI components for quick integration
- Session management with anti-CSRF protection
- Multiple auth methods (email, social, passwordless, MFA)
✗ SuperTokens Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than Auth0 or Firebase Auth
- Documentation has gaps for complex setups
- Limited admin dashboard features
The Verdict
Saleor is built for developer teams and enterprise ecommerce, with a focus on graphql-api and multi-channel. SuperTokens targets saas developers and startups and leads with email-password and social-login.
On pricing, SuperTokens is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $0.02/mo compared to $300/mo for Saleor. That $299.98/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.