Identity is a core part of every software product. For most startups and SaaS platforms, tools like AWS Cognito, Auth0, or WorkOS seem like the obvious first choice. They’re well-known, easy to start with, and handle the basics well.

But as your product grows — with multi-tenancy, enterprise SSO, custom RBAC, and compliance requirements — you start to hit real challenges. Pricing gets unpredictable, vendor lock-in becomes a worry, and customizing authentication flows can feel impossible.

At that stage, migration stops being a “nice-to-have.” It becomes a strategic decision about scalability, cost, and long-term control.

That’s where SSOJet comes in — a developer-first platform built for teams that have outgrown their current provider.

1. The Breaking Points with Legacy Providers

AWS Cognito

• Complex setup: Requires deep AWS knowledge just to get a modern login working.
• Outdated UI: The hosted pages often look old and need heavy customization.
• Hidden costs: While “free” on paper, developer time and debugging effort make it expensive.
• Poor developer experience: APIs are inconsistent, and debugging identity flows is painful.

Auth0

• High pricing: Costs rise sharply with user growth.
• Locked-in architecture: Migration is hard due to proprietary rules and configurations.
• Slow support: Teams often wait days for help with urgent issues.
• Limited flexibility: Customizing flows or integrating enterprise SSO can get complex.

WorkOS

• Focused mainly on SSO: Great for enterprise SAML, but limited for B2C or hybrid SaaS models.
• Requires multiple tools: You still need to handle core identity and user management elsewhere.
• Less flexibility for custom workflows: Developers can’t easily extend beyond what’s provided.

2. Why Teams Start Looking Beyond Their Current Provider

3. Migration Challenges and How SSOJet Handles Them

Migrating your identity layer can be complex — but SSOJet is built to make the process smooth, safe, and transparent.

Common challenges include:

• Password hashes: Different encryption methods can block imports.
  → SSOJet supports lazy migration, rehashing passwords automatically on first login.

• Session/token differences:
  → Old tokens can expire gracefully, ensuring no forced logouts.

• Role or permission mapping:
  → SSOJet’s organization + RBAC model makes it easy to align user roles from older systems.

• Audit and compliance:
  → SSOJet provides built-in audit logs and event tracking to stay compliant.

• User experience continuity:
  → Our goal is zero password resets and no downtime during migration.

You can explore the full process in our official guide:
SSOJet Data Migration Overview

4. A Practical Roadmap for Migrating to SSOJet

Switching identity platforms doesn’t need to be scary. Here’s a simple roadmap teams use for a safe migration.

1. Audit your current setup
   List your login types, MFA, SSO connections, user directories, and compliance needs.

2. Validate SSOJet fit
   Check that all your required features — from OAuth to SAML, RBAC, and pricing — are covered.

3. Pick a migration strategy
   Choose between:

   • Bulk import (move all users at once)
   • Lazy migration (migrate on first login)
   • Hybrid approach (a mix of both)

4. Test thoroughly
   Run staging and load tests. Ensure old tokens and refresh flows behave correctly.

5. Cut over safely
   Use a phased rollout or gray release, monitoring login success/failure rates in real time.

6. Optimize post-migration
   Clean up legacy systems, fine-tune RBAC and org policies, and start leveraging SSOJet’s extensible APIs.

5. Why SSOJet Makes Sense

At its core, SSOJet is built for modern SaaS teams that need control without complexity.

• Predictable Pricing — No unpredictable spikes as you grow.
• Developer-Focused APIs — Simple, RESTful, and well-documented.
• Multi-Tenant Ready — Organizations, roles, and permissions out of the box.
• Enterprise SSO Support — SAML, OIDC, and social login integrated natively.
• Security & Compliance — Aligned with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR practices.
• Open & Flexible — Designed to avoid vendor lock-in and future-proof your stack.

Whether you’re migrating from AWS Cognito, Auth0, or WorkOS, SSOJet gives you both freedom and confidence to scale your authentication infrastructure without losing control.

6. Real-World Example

A growing B2B SaaS company recently migrated from Auth0 to SSOJet after hitting pricing and customization issues.

Before:

• $4,000/month Auth0 bill
• No native multi-tenancy
• Limited customization options

After moving to SSOJet:

• Reduced costs by 60%
• Added SAML + passwordless login
• Zero downtime migration
• Improved developer velocity with open APIs

That’s the difference between managing identity as a cost center vs. treating it as a core, flexible part of your product.

7. Migration Checklist

Before starting your migration, confirm:

• You can export users and attributes from your current provider.
• Your OAuth/SAML configurations are documented.
• Your signing keys and algorithms are accessible.
• You have a test environment ready.
• Monitoring and alerting are configured for login flows.

SSOJet provides migration templates, code samples, and one-on-one migration assistance for larger teams.

Start here:
SSOJet Data Migration Overview

8. The Future with SSOJet

The next generation of SaaS identity will be simple, modular, and developer-owned.
SSOJet is built for that — a platform that grows with your product instead of locking it down.

If you’re ready to move away from the limitations of AWS Cognito, Auth0, or WorkOS, SSOJet offers a clean path forward — built with the right balance of flexibility, security, and developer experience.

*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from SSOJet - Enterprise SSO & Identity Solutions authored by SSOJet - Enterprise SSO & Identity Solutions. Read the original post at: https://ssojet.com/blog/why-ssojet-is-a-strong-choice-for-teams-migrating-from-aws-cognito-auth0-or-workos