AuditKit vs WorkOS Audit Log

Compare AuditKit and WorkOS Audit Log for B2B SaaS audit logging. Both are developer-focused, but AuditKit provides cryptographic integrity and can be used independently from an identity provider.

Audit-specificIncluded in WorkOS enterprise plans (usage-based)

Feature comparison

FeatureAuditKitWorkOS Audit Log
Standalone audit logging
Bundled with WorkOS
SHA-256 hash chain integrity
Merkle tree proofs
Tenant isolation
Event export
SIEM streaming
React viewer component
Open source
SSO/SCIM included
Multi-language SDKs

Why teams choose AuditKit over WorkOS Audit Log

Standalone product

AuditKit is a standalone audit logging platform that works with any identity provider. WorkOS Audit Log is bundled with WorkOS and requires adopting their SSO/SCIM platform.

Cryptographic integrity

AuditKit provides SHA-256 hash chains and Merkle tree proofs for tamper-proof audit trails. WorkOS Audit Log stores events but offers no cryptographic integrity verification.

Open source

AuditKit is open source with a self-hosting option. WorkOS Audit Log is closed source and cloud-only.

What WorkOS Audit Log does well

Clean developer experience and documentation

Integrated with WorkOS SSO, SCIM, and Directory Sync

Drop-in React component for customer-facing audit log viewer

Good enterprise features (SIEM export, event filtering)

Common concerns with WorkOS Audit Log

Tied to the WorkOS platform (not standalone)

No cryptographic log integrity

Limited compliance reporting features

Closed source

Usage-based pricing can be unpredictable

Frequently asked questions

How does AuditKit compare to WorkOS Audit Log?

Both AuditKit and WorkOS Audit Log provide developer-focused audit logging for B2B SaaS. WorkOS bundles audit logging with SSO, SCIM, and Directory Sync. AuditKit is a standalone product with cryptographic integrity (SHA-256 hash chains), open source code, and a self-hosting option.

Can I use AuditKit if I already use WorkOS for SSO?

Yes. AuditKit is identity-provider agnostic and works alongside any SSO solution including WorkOS, Auth0, Clerk, and Okta. You can use WorkOS for authentication and AuditKit for tamper-proof audit logging.

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