Lucia
About Lucia
Lucia is an open-source auth library approach: you own sessions and storage instead of renting a user database. There is no SaaS invoice, but you own security updates and edge cases.
Pick Lucia when you want TypeScript-first control and are comfortable maintaining auth code. IndieSheet still lists it so you can compare “free self-host” against hosted MAU pricing.
Best for
Developers who prefer owning auth code and databases over per-MAU SaaS bills.
Pricing angle
Listed as Free — you pay hosting for your app/database, not a Lucia subscription.
Watch out
“Free” shifts cost to your time: sessions, CSRF, and OAuth quirks become your on-call problem.
Lucia pricing snapshot
Listed as Free — you pay hosting for your app/database, not a Lucia subscription.
Figures can lag the live vendor page. Open official pricing ↗
Free access for Lucia
Yes, free plan is available
Lucia is free software: the free tier is “you host it.” There is no MAU invoice by design.
No SaaS trial — clone, integrate, and own the security checklist instead.
Alternatives to Lucia in Auth
Developers who prefer owning auth code and databases over per-MAU SaaS bills. If that profile is not you, these other Auth tools on IndieSheet are worth a look — each page has its own pricing write-up.
FAQ
Does Lucia have a free tier?
Lucia is free software: the free tier is “you host it.” There is no MAU invoice by design. Directory flag: free tier yes.
What is the starting paid price for Lucia?
Listed as Free — you pay hosting for your app/database, not a Lucia subscription. IndieSheet’s listed starting paid price is Free.
Does Lucia offer a free trial?
No SaaS trial — clone, integrate, and own the security checklist instead. Structured trial field: No free trial listed.
What are alternatives to Lucia?
Developers who prefer owning auth code and databases over per-MAU SaaS bills. Nearby Auth options on IndieSheet include Auth0, Clerk, Kinde.
How often does IndieSheet check Lucia pricing?
IndieSheet checks pricing on the 1st and 15th of each month. Latest successful snapshot for Lucia: 2026-07-26 · 18:24 UTC (strategy regex).
Price history
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2026-07-26 · 18:24 UTCLucia is an open source project