Descope
The drag-and-drop authentication platform for developers.
Overview
Descope is a developer-centric CIAM platform that combines the ease of a no-code, drag-and-drop workflow builder with the flexibility of APIs and SDKs. It allows developers to create everything from simple logins to complex, multi-step authentication journeys visually. Descope supports a wide range of authentication methods, including passwordless options like passkeys and magic links, as well as traditional passwords and social logins.
✨ Key Features
- Visual Workflow Builder
- No-code/Low-code Screen Builder
- Passwordless Authentication (Passkeys, Magic Links, OTPs, Biometrics)
- Social Logins
- SSO & SAML
- User Management
- Session Management
- Bot Detection
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Drag-and-drop visual workflow builder
- Ability to create and host user-facing screens
- Combines no-code ease-of-use with developer-centric SDKs and APIs
Unique Value: Dramatically reduces the time and effort required to build, customize, and deploy secure user authentication by replacing code with a visual, drag-and-drop interface.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Rapidly building and deploying customized login experiences
- Adding passkey support to applications with minimal code
- Creating different authentication flows for different user segments.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Large enterprises with extensive on-premise or legacy system integration needs
- Organizations that require deep, code-level control over every aspect of the identity stack
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a unique visual builder that competitors like Stytch and Auth0 lack, making it faster for many use cases. It provides more flexibility and power than simpler solutions like Firebase Auth.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Up to 7,500 Monthly Active Users (MAUs) and 50 tenants (for B2B)
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