# Hexclave: Free Open Source Alternative to AWS Cognito, Clerk, Stytch

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/hexclave
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Hexclave (Open Source, Open Source) replaces AWS Cognito, Clerk, Stytch, WorkOS. Self-hostable platform combining user auth, payments, email, and analytics into modular building blocks that fit around your existing product.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Hexclave
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://www.hexclave.com/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/hexclave/hexclave
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 6.9k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/hexclave/hexclave or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed AWS Cognito.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (4)
Replacing these paid tools with Hexclave saves up to $24/mo ($288/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [AWS Cognito](https://caniforkit.com/aws-cognito) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare AWS Cognito vs Hexclave](https://caniforkit.com/vs/aws-cognito-vs-hexclave) |
| [Clerk](https://caniforkit.com/clerk) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Clerk vs Hexclave](https://caniforkit.com/vs/clerk-vs-hexclave) |
| [Stytch](https://caniforkit.com/stytch) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Stytch vs Hexclave](https://caniforkit.com/vs/stytch-vs-hexclave) |
| [WorkOS](https://caniforkit.com/workos) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare WorkOS vs Hexclave](https://caniforkit.com/vs/workos-vs-hexclave) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Hexclave free and open source?
Hexclave is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Self-hostable platform combining user auth, payments, email, and analytics into modular building blocks that fit around your existing product.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Hexclave?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed AWS Cognito.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)