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Auth0 vs Microsoft Intune

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Auth0

Software

Secure access for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Microsoft Intune

Software

Manage and protect cloud-connected endpoints across device platforms, apps and operating systems

From
On request
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; Microsoft Intune intune Plan 1 costs $8.00 per user per month standalone, with the Intune Suite add-on costing a further $10.00 per user per month

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Auth0 and Microsoft Intune actually diverge.

Attributes where Auth0 and Microsoft Intune differ
AttributeAuth0Microsoft Intune
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded2013Unknown

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 Microsoft Intune

Nothing recorded that Auth0 does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Auth0

  • B2C authenticationnot Microsoft Intune
  • B2B authenticationnot Microsoft Intune
  • B2E authenticationnot Microsoft Intune
  • API securitynot Microsoft Intune
  • Mobile app securitynot Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Intune

No use cases recorded yet. See the Microsoft Intune review.

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

Microsoft Intune

  • Intune Plan 1 costs $8.00 per user per month standalone, with the Intune Suite add-on costing a further $10.00 per user per month
  • Individual suite add-on components are priced separately at $2.00 to $5.00 per user per month rather than included in the base plan

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

Microsoft Intune

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Intune 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 Microsoft Intune if

Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Intune from Auth0 on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Microsoft Intune review

Questions people ask

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

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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