WorkOS is an enterprise-readiness platform that bundles SSO (SAML), Directory Sync (SCIM), MFA, and Audit Logs into a single developer API. Audit Logs is one module in a broader suite designed to make SaaS apps "enterprise ready."
| Feature | Trailbase | WorkOS Audit Logs |
|---|---|---|
| Core focus | Dedicated audit log platform | Enterprise-readiness suite (SSO + Audit + SCIM) |
| SHA-256 hash chain | Built-in — every event is cryptographically linked | Not available |
| Compliance reports | Automated SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001 | Not available |
| RBAC engine | Resource-level with explain graph | Not included (separate integration needed) |
| SIEM streaming | Webhooks to any destination | Splunk, Datadog ($75/org/mo extra) |
| Retention | Up to 10 years with tiered storage | 1 month default, 12 months for $50/org/mo |
| Customer-facing exports | Automated S3 export to customer buckets | Admin Portal for viewing |
| Data residency | EU (Amsterdam) and US | US (AWS us-west-2) |
| Pricing model | Per event volume ($99-$299/mo flat) | Per organization ($5-$125/org/mo + add-ons) |
| Free tier | 1,000 events/mo forever | No free tier for audit logs |
| Field-level encryption | AES-256-GCM | Not available |
WorkOS is a great choice if you need SSO, SCIM, and basic audit logging from a single vendor. Trailbase is the better fit if audit logging is a core requirement — you need compliance automation, tamper-evidence, RBAC, or EU data residency. Many teams use WorkOS for SSO/SCIM and Trailbase for audit logging and compliance.
Teams that need compliance-grade audit logs with cryptographic integrity, automated compliance reports, and RBAC
Teams that primarily need SSO/SCIM and want basic audit logging bundled in the same platform
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