Prefactor vs Kinde: Choosing the Right Authentication Platform for Your Team

When you're building fast, choosing the right authentication and authorization platform can make or break your momentum. Kinde offers a streamlined approach for startups, but it might not suit teams that need more flexibility, control, or cost transparency. At Prefactor, we're focused on giving dev teams power and simplicity without locking them in. Here's how we compare to Kinde—and why it matters.

Quick Comparison

Key Differences

1. Control & Flexibility

Prefactor gives you more control over your authentication flows. We offer a flexible cloud-hosted solution designed to scale with your needs, while Kinde is a closed, cloud-only platform—easy to start with, but harder to customize as you scale.

2. Pricing

With Prefactor, what you see is what you pay. No surprise jumps as you grow or add enterprise features. Kinde’s pricing can escalate quickly when you need more than the basics.

3. B2B Focus

Prefactor is built for teams with complex B2B needs—multi-tenant setups, custom roles, ABAC, and more. Kinde is better suited for straightforward B2C applications without deep access control requirements.

When to Choose Prefactor

• You want more control over your authentication flows.

• You need custom authentication flows or advanced role-based access.

• You’re concerned about vendor lock-in and want flexibility.

• You're scaling a B2B product and need more than basic auth.

When Kinde Might Work

• You’re launching a simple B2C SaaS.

• You want a quick, no-fuss auth setup.

• You don’t need much customization or control.

Conclusion

Both Prefactor and Kinde serve different needs. If you’re building something fast, flexible, and future-proof, Prefactor offers the tools without the lock-in. Ready to see how it fits? Email Hello@prefactor.tech and join the early access programme today.