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Auth0 vs CrowdStrike Falcon

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Auth0

Software

Secure access for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CrowdStrike Falcon logo

CrowdStrike Falcon

Software

Stop breaches with AI-native cybersecurity

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Auth0 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Auth0 free tier limited to 25,000 monthly active users, requiring upgrade for growth beyond that; CrowdStrike Falcon falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices
  • They diverge on capability: Auth0 covers Universal login, CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Auth0 and CrowdStrike Falcon actually diverge.

Attributes where Auth0 and CrowdStrike Falcon differ
AttributeAuth0CrowdStrike Falcon
Starting priceFree$7.99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux
Founded20132011

Identical on both: 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 CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Next-gen antivirus
  • Endpoint detection and response
  • Threat intelligence
  • IT hygiene
  • USB device control
  • Firewall management
  • Threat graph
  • Real-time response

Both cover

  • Splunk
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Google Cloud
  • HIPAA

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Auth0

  • B2C authenticationnot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • B2B authenticationnot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • B2E authenticationnot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • API securitynot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Mobile app securitynot CrowdStrike Falcon

CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Small endpoint deployments via Falcon Go with per-device pricingnot Auth0
  • Mid-market organisations via Falcon Pro or Enterprise with advanced threat detectionnot Auth0
  • Organisations requiring custom managed detection and response via Falcon Completenot 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

CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices
  • Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR requires custom quote; pricing not published
  • Higher tiers (Enterprise and above) feature gatekeeping for threat hunting and identity protection

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

CrowdStrike Falcon

$7.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the CrowdStrike Falcon review.

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.
Auth0 review

Choose CrowdStrike Falcon if

  • You need next-gen antivirus.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want endpoint detection and response.
CrowdStrike Falcon review

Questions people ask

Is Auth0 or CrowdStrike Falcon better?
Neither clearly leads. Auth0 starts at Free and CrowdStrike Falcon at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Auth0 or CrowdStrike Falcon?
Auth0 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Auth0 and $7.99/month for CrowdStrike Falcon.
Does Auth0 or CrowdStrike Falcon run on more platforms?
Auth0 runs on Web, iOS, Android. CrowdStrike Falcon runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use Auth0 for free?
Yes. Auth0 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $7.99/month.
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 CrowdStrike Falcon is typically brought in for.
What can Auth0 do that CrowdStrike Falcon cannot?
Auth0 covers Universal login, Social login, Multi-factor authentication, Passwordless. CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Threat intelligence, IT hygiene. Both handle Splunk, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.

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.

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Auth0: 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.

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Auth0: 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.

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Auth0: 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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