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Auth0 vs IDnow

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Auth0

Cybersecurity

Secure access for everyone

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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IDnow

Cybersecurity

Identity verification and qualified electronic signature for regulated European markets

From
On request
Free plan
No
Visit IDnowFull review

The short version

  • Auth0 is an identity platform for builders.
  • Auth0 starts at $35/mo; IDnow prices on request.
  • Only Auth0 lists universal login; only IDnow lists eID and NFC.
  • Where Auth0 falls short: free tier limited to 25,000 monthly active users, requiring upgrade for growth beyond that.
  • Where IDnow falls short: pricing is quoted with an annual volume commitment, so the accreditation advantage comes with a floor you pay whether or not you use it.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Auth0 and IDnow actually diverge.

Attributes where Auth0 and IDnow differ
AttributeAuth0IDnow
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, API

Identical on both: category (Cybersecurity).

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Auth0, founded for IDnow.

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 IDnow

  • VideoIdent
  • AutoIdent
  • eSign
  • eID and NFC
  • Bank identification
  • EU data processing

What people use each for

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

Auth0

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

IDnow

  • A German bank opening regulated accounts where BaFin requires a recognised identification methodnot Auth0
  • An insurer needing a qualified electronic signature that will survive challenge in a European courtnot Auth0
  • A telecom operator meeting national SIM registration identity rules across several EU statesnot Auth0
  • A lender wanting automated checks for low-risk applicants and video identification only for high-value casesnot 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

IDnow

  • Agent-led video identification costs several times an automated check and depends on agent availability, so peak-time queues push abandonment up at exactly the moment conversion matters
  • Pricing is quoted with an annual volume commitment, so the accreditation advantage comes with a floor you pay whether or not you use it
  • The product is optimised for European regulatory regimes, so buyers verifying users in North America, Asia or Africa will find coverage and cost less competitive than global specialists
  • Qualified electronic signature is a separate licence from identity verification, which surprises buyers who assumed the accredited identity check made the signature capability included
  • Integration for the regulated flows is heavier than a simple SDK drop-in because the compliant journey, including consent and recording requirements, constrains the user experience you can build

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

IDnow

On request
  • IDnow PlatformOn request
    • Per-identification pricing that differs sharply between automated and agent-led methods
    • Annual volume commitment typically required
    • Qualified electronic signature licensed separately

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 IDnow if

  • You need videoident.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
  • You also want autoident.
IDnow review

Questions people ask

Is Auth0 or IDnow better?
Neither clearly leads. Auth0 starts at Free and IDnow at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Auth0 or IDnow?
Auth0 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Auth0 and On request for IDnow.
Does Auth0 or IDnow run on more platforms?
Auth0 runs on Web, iOS, Android. IDnow runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
Can I use Auth0 for free?
Yes. Auth0 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. IDnow starts at On request.
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 IDnow is typically brought in for.
What can Auth0 do that IDnow cannot?
Auth0 covers Universal login, Social login, Multi-factor authentication, Passwordless. IDnow covers VideoIdent, AutoIdent, eSign, eID and NFC.

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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IDnow: Why choose it over a cheaper automated vendor?

Because in some European regimes the cheaper vendor is not legally permitted for the transaction. This is an eligibility question, not a quality one.

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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IDnow: Is the electronic signature included?

No. Qualified electronic signature under eIDAS is licensed separately from identity verification.

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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IDnow: Where is the data processed?

In European data centres, which is a requirement rather than a preference for many of its regulated customers.

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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