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Auth0 vs Sketch
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; Sketch macOS-only for editing, blocking Windows and Linux users from accessing design features
- They diverge on capability: Auth0 covers Universal login, Sketch covers Vector editing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Auth0 and Sketch actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Sketch
- Vector editing
- Symbols & components
- Prototyping
- Real-time collaboration
- Developer handoff
- Plugins ecosystem
- Cloud sync
- Version history
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Auth0
- B2C authenticationnot Sketch
- B2B authenticationnot Sketch
- B2E authenticationnot Sketch
- API securitynot Sketch
- Mobile app securitynot Sketch
Sketch
- UI designnot Auth0
- Mobile app designnot Auth0
- Web designnot Auth0
- Design systemsnot Auth0
- Prototypingnot 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
Sketch
- macOS-only for editing, blocking Windows and Linux users from accessing design features
- Real-time collaboration feels less seamless than Figma with occasional sync delays
- Limited built-in image editing capabilities, requiring external software for bitmap work
- Subscription required for cloud features and collaboration, losing access if subscription lapses
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
Sketch
$12/month- Standard$12/month
- Real-time collaboration
- Unlimited documents
- Unlimited free viewers
- Professional$24/month
- Everything in Standard
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Project archiving
- Enterprise$44/month
- Everything in Professional
- SCIM provisioning
- BYOK encryption
- Mac-only License$120/perpetual
- Native Mac app
- Offline access
- Local file saving
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 Sketch if
- You need vector editing.
- You work on macOS, Web, iOS, iPad.
- You also want symbols & components.
Questions people ask
- Is Auth0 or Sketch better?
- Neither clearly leads. Auth0 starts at Free and Sketch at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Auth0 or Sketch?
- Auth0 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Auth0 and $12/month for Sketch.
- Does Auth0 or Sketch run on more platforms?
- Auth0 runs on Web, iOS, Android. Sketch runs on macOS, Web, iOS, iPad.
- Can I use Auth0 for free?
- Yes. Auth0 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sketch starts at $12/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 Sketch is typically brought in for.
- What can Auth0 do that Sketch cannot?
- Auth0 covers Universal login, Social login, Multi-factor authentication, Passwordless. Sketch covers Vector editing, Symbols & components, Prototyping, Real-time collaboration.
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.
SourceSketch: Is Sketch available for Windows or Linux?
No. Sketch is macOS-only for the design and prototyping features. Web and mobile apps provide viewing and collaboration, but editing requires macOS 14.0 or later.
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.
SourceSketch: Does Sketch offer a free trial?
Yes. Sketch provides a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. You can also purchase a one-time Mac-only license for $120 per seat instead of subscribing.
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.
SourceSketch: What collaboration features does Sketch include?
Sketch supports real-time collaboration, unlimited document sharing, unlimited viewers, and version history on all paid subscription plans (Standard $12/month, Professional $24/month, Enterprise $44/month).
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.
SourceSketch: Can I use Sketch offline?
Yes. The one-time Mac-only license ($120) allows you to use Sketch offline and save files locally, but it excludes cloud collaboration and iOS previewing features.
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