Tag: authentication
5 articles
· nextjs / better-auth
How to add Better Auth to a Next.js app — step by step
A practical walkthrough of installing Better Auth v1.6.14 with Drizzle ORM, Neon Postgres, and GitHub OAuth on Next.js 15 App Router — including every failure mode worth knowing.
· email / deliverability
Newsletter deliverability in 2026 — what actually works
SPF alone no longer cuts it. Gmail, Yahoo, and Outlook all require SPF + DKIM + DMARC since 2024. Here's what actually moves inbox placement in 2026.
· node / passkeys
Best Passkey/WebAuthn Library for Node.js in 2026
SimpleWebAuthn wins on every measure — 803K weekly downloads, FIDO conformant, TypeScript-native. Here is what to install and when to pick something else.
· auth / clerk
Clerk vs Auth0 in 2026: Which Auth Service Should You Use?
Clerk wins for indie hackers and small-team SaaS — faster setup, cheaper at scale, better React integration. Auth0 only if enterprise procurement demands it.
· auth / nextjs
Auth.js vs Clerk — DIY vs hosted auth for Next.js apps
Auth.js keeps users in your own database, free at any scale. Clerk bills ~$17,225/month at 1M users but ships login in 15 minutes. The split: 50k MRU.