# Logto: Free Open Source Alternative to AWS Cognito, Clerk, FrontEgg

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

Logto (Open Source, Open Source) replaces AWS Cognito, Clerk, FrontEgg, Stytch. An open-source identity solution offering customizable login experiences, multi-tenant support, and comprehensive user management.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Logto
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://logto.io
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/logto-io/logto
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 14.9k
- **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/logto-io/logto 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 Logto 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 Logto](https://caniforkit.com/vs/aws-cognito-vs-logto) |
| [Clerk](https://caniforkit.com/clerk) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Clerk vs Logto](https://caniforkit.com/vs/clerk-vs-logto) |
| [FrontEgg](https://caniforkit.com/frontegg) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare FrontEgg vs Logto](https://caniforkit.com/vs/frontegg-vs-logto) |
| [Stytch](https://caniforkit.com/stytch) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Stytch vs Logto](https://caniforkit.com/vs/stytch-vs-logto) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Logto free and open source?
Logto is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. An open-source identity solution offering customizable login experiences, multi-tenant support, and comprehensive user management.

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

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
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- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)