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
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Merkle tree proofs
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Tenant isolation
Event export
SIEM streaming
React viewer component
Open source
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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

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Tied to the WorkOS platform (not standalone)

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No cryptographic log integrity

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Limited compliance reporting features

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Closed source

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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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