# Kinde

> Kinde Authentication, User Management, Billing and Access Control Platform is mature and most comprehensive. Kinde provides authentication-as-a-service, billing-as-a-service and feature-flags-as-a-service, including a complete customer portal, full UI customization, custom workflows, clean and flexible admin dashboard to authenticate, monetize and manage your users and your product.
> Kinde Billing supports full power of Stripe Billing and on top of that focuses on SaaS. It supports plan upgrades and downgrades, plan features, recurring billing, metered billing, feature limits, hosted billing portal, hosted and fully customizable pricing pages. Kinde is a billing provider. Billing can be used independently of other platform features.
> Kinde Identity Management is Enterprise-ready supporting all languages and development platforms.
> Kinde Authentication, User Management, Billing is complaint with ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR (with DPA), HIPAA, CAIQ v4, MVSP and PCI-DSS.
> Kinde is All-in-One Identity Platforms (IDaaS) providing Social and Enterprise SSO.

## Blog

- [Why we built an all-in-one dev platform](https://kinde.com/blog/engineering/why-we-built-an-all-in-one-developer-platform/) Kinde provides unified, modular infrastructure for essentials like authentication and billing, solving the pain of DIY integration.
- [The founder's second act: Why Kinde feels like a real-life undo button](https://kinde.com/blog/startups/founders-second-act/) Kinde provides founders with a strategic "undo button" by offering expert-built infrastructure for complex essentials like authentication and billing, allowing them to bypass the common pitfalls of DIY solutions and focus their time on building their core product.
- [Fraud detection security with TrustPath and Kinde](https://kinde.com/blog/customer-story/trust-path/) By integrating TrustPath's real-time fraud detection API into Kinde's authentication platform, businesses can automatically analyze user sign-ins for risks like disposable emails and suspicious IP addresses to block fraudulent access and prevent account takeovers.
- [Systems of scale](https://kinde.com/blog/startups/systems-of-scale/) Businesses should strategically implement "systems of scale"—foundational solutions that solve recurring, painful problems—to automate essential tasks and free up resources to focus on growth and core objectives.
- [Kinde’s authentication super-features: Advanced organizations](https://kinde.com/blog/authentication/advanced-organizations/) Kinde's advanced organization features enable businesses with diverse clients to provide a tailored and secure experience by setting unique authentication methods, MFA rules, and automated role assignments for each specific customer group.
- [Kinde is SOC 2 compliant](https://kinde.com/blog/security/kinde-is-soc-2-compliant/) By achieving SOC 2 Type 2 compliance as of September 2024, Kinde demonstrates its commitment to protecting customer data through a formal audit that validates its high standards for security, availability, and confidentiality.
- [Why is Kinde built the way it is?](https://kinde.com/blog/engineering/why-is-kinde-built-the-way-it-is/) Kinde deliberately built its authentication platform with a server-rendered architecture to establish a more secure-by-default foundation that minimizes attack vectors, while still offering extensive UI customization options that leverage this secure backend.
- [Data privacy and storing only what you need](https://kinde.com/blog/security/data-privacy-and-storing-only-what-you-need/) The article recommends that businesses adopt a "Private by Design" approach to product development, emphasizing data minimization—the practice of only collecting essential personal data—as a key strategy to reduce security risks and enhance user privacy.
- [# Why we love OAuth 2.0 at Kinde and why you should too](https://kinde.com/blog/security/oauth-at-kinde/) The article explains how Kinde leverages the battle-tested OAuth 2.0 open standard, implementing modern security best practices like the PKCE flow, to offer developers flexible and secure authentication patterns for both front-end and back-end applications.


## Trust & Legal

- [Privacy Policy](https://docs.kinde.com/trust-center/privacy-and-compliance/privacy-policy/)
- [Terms of Service](https://docs.kinde.com/trust-center/agreements/terms-of-service/)
- [End User Agreement](https://docs.kinde.com/trust-center/agreements/end-user-licence-agreement/)

## Authentication, User Management & Identity management

- [Compliance](https://docs.kinde.com/trust-center/privacy-and-compliance/compliance/) Kinde Compliance and certifications
- [Authentication](https://kinde.com/authentication/) OAuth 2, OAuth 2.1, SAML, SSO
- [User Management](https://kinde.com/user-management/)
- [Access Management](https://kinde.com/access-management/)
- [Customize UX for Auth & Billing](https://docs.kinde.com/design/)

## Monetization: Billing, Pricing & Plans

- [Billing Overview](https://docs.kinde.com/billing/)
- [Plan Builder](https://docs.kinde.com/billing/manage-plans/)
- [Pricing Tables](https://docs.kinde.com/billing/billing-user-experience/plan-selection/)
- [Subscription Management (Self-serve)](https://docs.kinde.com/billing/manage-subscribers/)

## Features & Platform Tools

- [Lead Generation](https://kinde.com/lead-generation/)
- [Feature Flags](https://kinde.com/feature-flags/)
- [Custom Page Designer](https://docs.kinde.com/design/)
- [Custom Domains](https://docs.kinde.com/build/domains/)
- [Workflows (Run Custom Code)](https://docs.kinde.com/workflows/about-workflows/)
- [Multi-Tenant B2B Setup](https://docs.kinde.com/build/organizations/)
- [Environment Management](https://docs.kinde.com/build/environments/environments/)
- [Attack Protection Tools](https://docs.kinde.com/build/set-up-options/attack-protection/)
- [User Self-Serve Portals](https://docs.kinde.com/build/set-up-options/self-serve-portal-for-users/)

## Development Tools & SDKs

- [Kinde APIs](https://docs.kinde.com/kinde-apis/)
- [Kinde management API](https://docs.kinde.com/kinde-apis/management/)
- [Starter Kits](https://github.com/kinde-starter-kits)
- [Request an SDK](https://kinde-21631392.hs-sites.com/en-au/feature-request)
- [Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Apps](https://docs.kinde.com/machine-to-machine-applications/)
- [Application Types (Frontend, Backend, M2M)](https://docs.kinde.com/build/applications/)
- [Custom Token Data (Properties)](https://docs.kinde.com/properties/)
- [Integrations & Webhooks](https://docs.kinde.com/integrate/)

## Helper Libraries & Utilities

- [Infrastructure Layer](https://github.com/kinde-oss/infrastructure)
- [JS Utilities (Token Handling)](https://github.com/kinde-oss/js-utils)
- [Management API (JS)](https://github.com/kinde-oss/management-api-js)
- [Translation Packs](https://github.com/kinde-oss/kinde-translations)
- [JWT Validator (Mobile & Edge)](https://github.com/kinde-oss/jwt-validator)

## Supported SDKs & Frameworks

**Web / Frontend:**

- [React](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/frontend/react-sdk/)
- [JavaScript](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/frontend/javascript-sdk/)
- [Next.js](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/backend/nextjs-sdk/)
- [Angular (Community)](https://github.com/luukhaijes/kinde-angular)
- [SvelteKit](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/backend/sveltekit-sdk/)

**Mobile & Native:**

- [iOS](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/native/ios-sdk/)
- [Android](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/native/android-sdk/)
- [React Native](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/native/react-native-sdk/)
- [Flutter](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/native/flutter-sdk/)
- [Expo](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/native/expo-react-native/)

**Backend:**

- [Node.js](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/backend/nodejs-sdk/)
- [Express](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/backend/express-sdk/)
- [Python](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/backend/python-sdk/)
- [Ruby](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/backend/ruby-sdk/)
- [Java](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/backend/java-sdk/)
- [PHP](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/backend/php-sdk/)
- [Elixir](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/backend/elixir-sdk/)
- [TypeScript](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/backend/typescript-sdk/)
- [Apollo GraphQL](https://docs.kinde.com/developer-tools/sdks/backend/apollo-graphql/)

## Community & Support

- [Join Discord](https://discord.gg/wHX6j7wG5d)
- [Join Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/thekindecommunity/shared_invite/zt-25gshkj52-AAn0R3V86WWsWkd8IH~~0g)
- [Support Center](https://kinde.com/support/)
- [Find a Kinde Expert](https://kinde.com/partners/expert-partners/directory/)

## Plans & Pricing
- [Compare Plans](https://kinde.com/pricing/)
- [Use Price Builder](https://kinde.com/price-builder/)

## Learning & Docs
- [Main Docs](https://docs.kinde.com/)
- [Kinde Learn](https://kinde.com/learn/)
- [Kinde Videos](https://www.youtube.com/@heykinde)

## Company Info
- [About Us](https://kinde.com/about/)
- [Careers](https://kinde.com/careers/)
- [Our Customers](https://kinde.com/customers/)

## Updates & Insights
- [Blog](https://kinde.com/blog/)
- [Release Notes](https://updates.kinde.com/)
- [Product Roadmap](https://updates.kinde.com/board)
- [System Status](https://status.kinde.com/)

## Comparisons
- [Kinde vs Auth0](https://kinde.com/comparisons/auth0-alternative/)
- [Kinde vs Clerk](https://kinde.com/comparisons/clerk-alternative/)
- [Kinde vs WorkOS](https://kinde.com/comparisons/workos-alternative/)
- [Kinde vs Frontegg](https://kinde.com/comparisons/frontegg-alternative/)
- [Kinde vs FusionAuth](https://kinde.com/comparisons/fusionauth-alternative/)
- [Kinde vs Cognito](https://kinde.com/comparisons/cognito-alternative/)
- [Kinde vs Supabase](https://kinde.com/comparisons/supabase-alternative/)

## Feedback & Contact
- [Intro to Kinde](https://kinde.com/intro-to-kinde/)
- [Chat with an Advisor](https://chat.kinde.com/)
- [Refer a Friend](https://kinde.com/refer/)

## Social Media & Press
- [Twitter @HeyKinde](https://twitter.com/HeyKinde)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/heykinde/)
- [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/kinde.com)
- [Kinde on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/kinde/reviews)
- [IndieHacker](https://www.indiehackers.com/product/kinde)
- [Dev.to](https://dev.to/kinde)

## Extra Features
- [Kinde Care](https://kinde.com/kinde-care/)
- [Watch a Demo](https://kinde.com/product-demo/)
- [“Adult Hours” at Kinde](https://kinde.com/blog/startups/adult-hours/)