Software · head to head
Auth0 vs Clockwise
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Auth0 free tier limited to 25,000 monthly active users, requiring upgrade for growth beyond that; Clockwise service discontinued and shut down on March 27, 2026
- They diverge on capability: Auth0 covers Universal login, Clockwise covers Focus Time protection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Auth0 and Clockwise actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Auth0
- Universal login
- Social login
- Multi-factor authentication
- Passwordless
- User management
- Anomaly detection
- Extensibility
- Machine to machine
Only in Clockwise
- Focus Time protection
- Meeting optimization
- Scheduling links
- Team analytics
- Conflict resolution
- Google Calendar
- Zoom
- Asana
Both cover
- Slack
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Auth0
- B2C authenticationnot Clockwise
- B2B authenticationnot Clockwise
- B2E authenticationnot Clockwise
- API securitynot Clockwise
- Mobile app securitynot Clockwise
Clockwise
- Schedulingnot Auth0
- Appointment bookingnot Auth0
- Time trackingnot Auth0
- Resource managementnot Auth0
- Team coordinationnot Auth0
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Auth0
- Free tier limited to 25,000 monthly active users, requiring upgrade for growth beyond that
- Advanced features like MFA and RBAC only available on paid Essentials tier and above
- Ownership by Okta introduces risk that independent product roadmap may change
Clockwise
- Service discontinued and shut down on March 27, 2026
- All user data was deleted upon shutdown
- Integration with Asana was removed during product lifecycle
Pricing, plan by plan
Auth0
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 25,000 monthly active users
- Basic authentication
- Email/password login
- Essentials (B2C)$35/month
- Unlimited MAUs beyond free tier
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Role-Based Access Control
- Professional (B2C)$240/month
- All Essentials features
- Advanced security
- Custom branding
Clockwise
Free- FreeFree
- Focus Time
- Meeting optimization
- Personal analytics
- Teams$6.75/month
- Team analytics
- Flexible meetings
- Admin controls
Which should you pick?
Choose Auth0 if
- You need universal login.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want social login.
Choose Clockwise if
- You need focus time protection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want meeting optimization.
Questions people ask
- Is Auth0 or Clockwise better?
- Neither clearly leads. Auth0 starts at Free and Clockwise at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Auth0 or Clockwise?
- Auth0 starts at Free and Clockwise at Free.
- Does Auth0 or Clockwise run on more platforms?
- Auth0 runs on Web, iOS, Android. Clockwise runs on Web.
- Can I use Auth0 for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Auth0 best used for?
- Auth0 is most often used for b2c authentication, b2b authentication, b2e authentication, api security. Of those, b2c authentication and b2b authentication are not what Clockwise is typically brought in for.
- What can Auth0 do that Clockwise cannot?
- Auth0 covers Universal login, Social login, Multi-factor authentication, Passwordless. Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Meeting optimization, Scheduling links, Team analytics. Both handle Slack.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Auth0: How much does Auth0 cost?
Auth0 has a Free tier for up to 25,000 monthly active users (MAUs). Paid plans start at $35/month (Essentials B2C) and scale to $240/month (Professional B2C) and higher for Enterprise. Pricing scales with MAU usage.
SourceClockwise: What happened to Clockwise?
Clockwise was acquired by Salesforce and shut down on March 27, 2026. The company announced the team was joining Salesforce to work on Agentforce. User data was deleted and prorated refunds were issued to paying customers.
SourceAuth0: Does Auth0 include Multi-Factor Authentication?
No. MFA, RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), and premium support are not included in the free tier and require upgrading to paid Essentials plans or higher.
SourceClockwise: What integrations did Clockwise support?
Clockwise integrated with Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Slack, and previously Asana (though this integration was discontinued).
SourceAuth0: Is Auth0 independent or part of a larger company?
Auth0 was acquired by Okta in May 2021 for $6.5 billion. It now operates as a subsidiary business unit within Okta, but maintains its own brand and operations.
SourceClockwise: What were Clockwise's key features?
Clockwise offered AI-powered focus time protection, automatic meeting buffers, Slack status sync, smart lunch breaks, and team calendar synchronization to optimize schedules and prevent burnout.
SourceAuth0: Who should use Auth0 vs Okta?
Auth0 is developer-focused and serves customer identity use cases (B2C). Okta serves workforce identity (B2B) and has broader enterprise features. Auth0 now serves both markets post-acquisition but maintains its developer-friendly positioning.
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