CIAM · Head-to-head
WorkOS vs FrontEgg — B2B SaaS auth comparison
WorkOS focuses on Enterprise SSO + SCIM APIs; FrontEgg adds the customer admin portal + RBAC.
Verdict
Both target B2B SaaS but with different shapes. WorkOS is an API-first Enterprise SSO + SCIM provider — you bring your own UI. FrontEgg is a complete B2B platform — Organizations, roles, customer admin portal, audit log all built in. WorkOS for engineering teams that want APIs; FrontEgg for teams that want the platform pre-built.
When WorkOS wins
- You want APIs only and bring your own UI
- Per-organization pricing simplicity
- You need just SSO + SCIM for enterprise customers
- Established compliance posture (SOC 2 Type II since 2021)
When FrontEgg wins
- You want customer admin portal out of the box
- B2B audit log + RBAC + invitations built in
- Faster time-to-enterprise-readiness
- Single platform for all B2B identity needs
Capability matrix
| Capability | WorkOS | FrontEgg | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| API-first | ✓ | ~ | |
| Pre-built UI / admin portal | ✗ | ✓ | |
| Enterprise SSO | ✓ | ✓ | |
| SCIM / Directory Sync | ✓ | ✓ | |
| B2B audit log | ~ | ✓ | |
| RBAC / roles management | ~ | ✓ |
Pricing posture
WorkOS per-organization (very predictable). FrontEgg per-tenant or per-MAU.
Frequently asked
- Can WorkOS + custom UI match FrontEgg?
- Yes if you build it. FrontEgg saves 2-3 months of engineering on customer-facing admin features.
- Does WorkOS have audit log?
- Yes via WorkOS Audit Logs API. Less feature-complete than FrontEgg admin portal experience.
- Which is more popular in 2026?
- WorkOS has broader adoption in the API-first B2B SaaS community. FrontEgg leads in customer-admin-portal use cases.