Better Auth is an open-source authentication framework for TypeScript applications that provides composable, plugin-based authentication with support for multiple methods including credential auth, social sign-on, passkeys, and enterprise features. It serves developers building consumer and enterprise applications across various frameworks including Next.js, Nuxt, and SvelteKit.
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- African Startup News (July 17, 2026) - followictfollowict.news · 2026
- Ethiopian Founder Sells AI Authentication Startup to Vercel a Year After $5m Round - Launch Base Africalaunchbaseafrica.com · 2026
- Ethiopian-founded Better Auth acquired by US-based Vercel a year after raising $5 million Seed round – African-Startupsafrican-startups.com · 2026
- Ethiopian Startup Better Auth Acquired by Vercel After USD 5 M Seed Roundweetracker.com · 2026
- Better Auth is joining Vercelbetter-auth.com · 2026
- Dabafinance - Ethiopian Founder Raises $5M for Open Source Authentication Tooldabafinance.com · 2025
- Better Auth, an authentication tool by a self-taught Ethiopian dev, raises $5M from Peak XV, YC | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · 2025
- Better Auth - The Authentication Framework for TypeScriptycombinator.com · 2025