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Auth0 vs DataSF

Auth0 logo

Auth0

Cybersecurity

Secure access for everyone

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit Auth0Full review
DataSF logo

DataSF

Government

San Francisco Open Data Portal

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit DataSFFull review

The short version

  • Auth0 is an identity platform for builders.
  • DataSF is free; Auth0 starts at $35/mo.
  • Only Auth0 lists universal login; only DataSF lists open Datasets.
  • Where Auth0 falls short: free tier limited to 25,000 monthly active users, requiring upgrade for growth beyond that.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Auth0 and DataSF actually diverge.

Attributes where Auth0 and DataSF differ
AttributeAuth0DataSF
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
Founded20132009

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes).

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Auth0.

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 DataSF

  • Open Datasets
  • Data API
  • Visualizations
  • Data Catalog
  • Automated Updates
  • Socrata
  • ArcGIS
  • Analysis Tools

What people use each for

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

Auth0

  • B2C authenticationnot DataSF
  • B2B authenticationnot DataSF
  • B2E authenticationnot DataSF
  • API securitynot DataSF
  • Mobile app securitynot DataSF

DataSF

  • Citizen Servicesnot Auth0
  • Records Managementnot Auth0
  • Public Safetynot Auth0
  • Civic Engagementnot 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

DataSF

Nothing recorded yet. See the DataSF review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Auth0

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 25,000 monthly active users
    • Basic authentication
    • Email/password login
  • Essentials (B2C)$35/mo
    • Unlimited MAUs beyond free tier
    • Multi-Factor Authentication
    • Role-Based Access Control
  • Professional (B2C)$240/mo
    • All Essentials features
    • Advanced security
    • Custom branding

DataSF

Free
  • Public AccessFree
    • Dataset Access
    • API Access
    • Visualizations

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 DataSF if

  • You need open datasets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want data api.
DataSF review

Questions people ask

Is Auth0 or DataSF better?
Neither clearly leads. Auth0 starts at Free and DataSF at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Auth0 or DataSF?
Auth0 starts at Free and DataSF at Free.
Does Auth0 or DataSF run on more platforms?
Auth0 runs on Web, iOS, Android. DataSF 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 DataSF is typically brought in for.
What can Auth0 do that DataSF cannot?
Auth0 covers Universal login, Social login, Multi-factor authentication, Passwordless. DataSF covers Open Datasets, Data API, Visualizations, Data Catalog.

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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