# Better Auth

> Comprehensive TypeScript authentication

Email, OAuth, 2FA, passkeys, organizations and plugins.

- Source: https://github.com/better-auth/better-auth
- Homepage: https://better-auth.com
- License: MIT
- Language: TypeScript
- Stars: 30157
- Forks: 2939
- Contributors: 958
- Last commit: 2026-10-03
- Latest release: v1.7.7 (2026-09-30)
- Purpose: Security & identity
- Runs on: Library / SDK
- For: Personal, Enterprise

## Worth score: 86/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 22/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 14/15
- Readiness: 15/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/better-auth/better-auth
Updated: 2026-10-03