Compare Descope and Stytch 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 7500 Users Per Month
Free 5000 Monthly Active Users Per Month
Descope
Star Rating
(63)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 7500 Users Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansStytch
Star Rating
(37)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 5000 Monthly Active Users Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Stytch excels in its "Authentication User experience" with a perfect score of 10.0, while Descope follows closely with a score of 9.8. Reviewers mention that Stytch's seamless integration and user-friendly interface make it a preferred choice for small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that Descope shines in "Multi-Device Sync" with a perfect score of 10.0, which is particularly beneficial for teams that require access across various devices. In contrast, Stytch scores 8.9 in this area, indicating a slight limitation in device compatibility.
- G2 users highlight that Stytch has a strong "Quality of Support" rating of 9.8, with many reviewers praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Descope, while also strong at 9.9, is noted for its slightly more comprehensive support resources.
- Users on G2 report that Descope's "Multi-Factor Authentication" feature is rated 9.5, which is slightly higher than Stytch's score of 9.2. Reviewers mention that Descope offers a wider variety of authentication methods, making it more adaptable to different security needs.
- Reviewers say that Stytch's "Self-registration and self-service" functionality is rated 9.5, which is competitive with Descope's 9.6. However, users report that Stytch's self-service options are particularly intuitive, enhancing user satisfaction.
- Users report that both products are strong in "Ease of Setup," with Stytch scoring 9.0 and Descope at 9.2. However, reviewers mention that Descope's setup process is slightly more streamlined, making it easier for new users to get started quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Descope
Free Forever
Free
7500 Users Per Month
Use Descope for free for up to 7500 monthly active users or 50 tenants.
- Passwordless Authentication
- Drag-and-drop Workflows
- User Management
Stytch
Free
Free
5000 Monthly Active Users Per Month
Everything you need to launch your application
- 5,000 MAUs or 1,000 MAUs and 25 Organizations Free
- Access to all authentication products
- Unlimited logins per user
Free Trial
Descope
Free Trial is available
Stytch
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
58
8.9
32
Ease of Use
9.3
60
9.4
32
Ease of Setup
9.2
50
9.0
17
Ease of Admin
9.5
42
8.7
17
Quality of Support
9.9
56
9.8
31
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.9
43
9.7
17
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
61
10.0
31
Features by Category
Authentication Options
9.7
31
10.0
6
9.6
30
8.9
6
9.6
30
9.2
6
9.5
27
9.2
6
9.7
29
Feature Not Available
9.6
26
Not enough data
Access Control Types
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
9.6
25
Not enough data
9.5
25
9.3
5
9.5
29
Not enough data
9.5
25
Not enough data
9.5
25
Not enough data
Platform
10.0
19
Not enough data
9.6
24
Not enough data
9.9
27
10.0
5
9.9
18
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
9.8
18
Not enough data
Authentication type
9.7
15
9.7
6
9.4
9
7.7
5
9.6
17
9.4
8
9.5
11
9.0
5
10.0
12
9.0
5
9.5
11
9.2
6
Feature Not Available
9.3
5
10.0
11
9.0
7
Functionality
10.0
12
8.9
6
Feature Not Available
8.7
5
Implementation
9.7
19
9.5
7
9.8
10
9.3
5
9.6
19
9.3
7
Detection
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.6
32
9.5
16
9.8
33
9.6
18
9.6
29
9.4
14
9.4
26
9.1
9
9.4
30
9.4
13
8.8
27
9.1
9
Functionality
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.5
16
Not enough data
9.9
27
9.4
13
9.2
16
Not enough data
Functionality
9.8
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.9
18
Not enough data
9.8
14
Not enough data
10.0
22
Not enough data
10.0
18
Not enough data
Type
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.9
15
Not enough data
Reporting
9.6
14
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Descope and Stytch are categorized as Passwordless Authentication, Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
Descope is categorized as Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Stytch is categorized as Bot Detection and Mitigation, Fraud Detection, and Password Policy Enforcement
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Descope
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Stytch
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
34.9%
Computer & Network Security
17.5%
Information Technology and Services
12.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Media Production
3.2%
Other
27.0%
Computer Software
47.2%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Online Media
5.6%
Financial Services
5.6%
Computer & Network Security
5.6%
Other
27.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Descope
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Laura U.
Verified User in Hospitality
Descope delivers start-ups the ability to rapidly prototype, develop and deliver production-ready Authentication for products in days. Why it Matters Our company built and delivered our membership app to production in 54 days, including automated...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Stytch
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Han W.
Verified User in Computer Software
Super developer-friendly, has excellent documentation and is entirely white-labeled. I've tried other options, and nothing beats it. Wish Stytch existed earlier.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Laura U.
Verified User in Hospitality
Descope delivers start-ups the ability to rapidly prototype, develop and deliver production-ready Authentication for products in days. Why it Matters Our company built and delivered our membership app to production in 54 days, including automated...
Han W.
Verified User in Computer Software
Super developer-friendly, has excellent documentation and is entirely white-labeled. I've tried other options, and nothing beats it. Wish Stytch existed earlier.
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