Software · head to head
Auth0 vs Okta
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Auth0 free tier limited to 25,000 monthly active users, requiring upgrade for growth beyond that; Okta requires $1,500 annual minimum contract
- They diverge on capability: Auth0 covers Universal login, Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO).
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Auth0 and Okta actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), 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
- Passwordless
- User management
- Anomaly detection
- Extensibility
- Machine to machine
- Datadog
Only in Okta
- Single sign-on (SSO)
- Lifecycle management
- Universal directory
- API access management
- B2B integration
- Passwordless authentication
- Adaptive MFA
- Microsoft 365
Both cover
- Multi-factor authentication
- Slack
- AWS
- SOC2
- ISO27001
- HIPAA
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Auth0
- B2C authenticationnot Okta
- B2B authenticationnot Okta
- B2E authenticationnot Okta
- API securitynot Okta
- Mobile app securitynot Okta
Okta
- Employee SSOnot Auth0
- Customer identitynot Auth0
- B2B integrationnot Auth0
- Zero Trust securitynot Auth0
- Compliancenot 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
Okta
- Requires $1,500 annual minimum contract
- Admin-only MFA can be vulnerable to push notification fatigue attacks
- Implementation requires significant services and integration fees in year one
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
Okta
Free- Starter Suite$6/user/month
- SSO
- MFA
- Universal Directory
- Core Essentials Suite$14/user/month
- Adaptive MFA
- Privileged Access
- Lifecycle Management
- Essentials Suite$17/user/month
- Same as Core Essentials
- Most popular
- Professional Suite$null/custom
- Device Access
- Identity Security Posture
- Threat Protection
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 Okta if
- You need single sign-on (sso).
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, SaaS.
- You also want lifecycle management.
Questions people ask
- Is Auth0 or Okta better?
- Neither clearly leads. Auth0 starts at Free and Okta at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Auth0 or Okta?
- Auth0 starts at Free and Okta at Free.
- Does Auth0 or Okta run on more platforms?
- Auth0 runs on Web, iOS, Android. Okta runs on Web, SaaS.
- 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 Okta is typically brought in for.
- What can Auth0 do that Okta cannot?
- Auth0 covers Universal login, Social login, Passwordless, User management. Okta covers Single sign-on (SSO), Lifecycle management, Universal directory, API access management. Both handle Multi-factor authentication, Slack, AWS, SOC2.
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.
SourceOkta: What is the minimum contract for Okta Workforce Identity?
Okta requires a $1,500 annual minimum contract for Workforce Identity plans. Pricing starts at $6 per user per month (Starter) and ranges to $17 per user per month (Essentials), billed annually.
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.
SourceOkta: Does Okta offer a free trial?
Yes, Okta provides a 30-day free trial so customers can explore all product capabilities before committing to a paid plan.
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.
SourceOkta: How many pre-built integrations does Okta support?
Okta offers over 7,000 pre-built integrations with popular enterprise applications including Salesforce, Slack, Workday, Box, Confluence, and Zendesk.
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.
SourceOkta: What security features does Okta provide for admins?
Okta provides multi-factor authentication, adaptive MFA, single logout, and identity threat detection and response. However, only 94% of Okta customers have MFA enabled for administrators.
SourceOkta: Can Okta integrate with on-premises directories?
Yes, Okta's Universal Directory and lifecycle management support cloud and on-premises identity sources, including Active Directory and LDAP.
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