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Auth0 vs VUEWorks

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Auth0

Cybersecurity

Secure access for everyone

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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VUEWorks

Government

GIS-centred enterprise asset management for public agencies, built around Esri ArcGIS

From
On request
Free plan
No
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The short version

  • Auth0 is an identity platform for builders.
  • Auth0 starts at $35/mo; VUEWorks prices on request.
  • Only Auth0 lists universal login; only VUEWorks lists native Esri integration.
  • 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 VUEWorks actually diverge.

Attributes where Auth0 and VUEWorks differ
AttributeAuth0VUEWorks
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android).

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

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 VUEWorks

  • Native Esri integration
  • Work orders and requests
  • Inspections
  • Condition and risk
  • Capital planning
  • Pavement management
  • Mobile field access
  • Dashboards

What people use each for

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

Auth0

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

VUEWorks

  • A county public works department that already runs Esri and wants work orders raised directly against map featuresnot Auth0
  • A stormwater utility recording CCTV sewer inspection results against pipe segments for regulatory reportingnot Auth0
  • A transport agency modelling pavement treatment strategies to defend a road resurfacing budgetnot Auth0
  • A city consolidating sign, signal and streetlight inventories that currently live in separate spreadsheetsnot 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

VUEWorks

  • The product assumes a maintained enterprise ArcGIS geodatabase; agencies without one face a spatial data cleanup project before VUEWorks does anything useful, and that project is usually quoted by the same consultancy selling the software
  • No pricing is published and deals are typically bundled with consulting services, which makes it hard to separate the software cost from the data work when comparing bids
  • The interface is functional rather than modern, and field crews accustomed to consumer mobile apps often resist it, which undermines the data quality the capital planning depends on
  • The Esri dependency is also an Esri cost: agencies need current ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Online licensing, and that sits outside the VUEWorks quote entirely
  • It is a small vendor with a limited partner network and a mainly North American footprint, so support and implementation capacity outside that region is thin

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

VUEWorks

On request
  • VUEWorks EnterpriseOn request
    • Quoted per agency by user count and modules
    • Hosted or on-premise deployment options
    • GIS integration, data migration and configuration quoted 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 VUEWorks if

  • You need native esri integration.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want work orders and requests.
VUEWorks review

Questions people ask

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

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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VUEWorks: Do we need Esri ArcGIS?

Effectively yes. The asset register is the GIS, and the ArcGIS licensing sits outside the VUEWorks quote.

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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VUEWorks: Is pricing published?

No. VUEWorks is quoted per agency by users and modules, often bundled with data collection services.

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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VUEWorks: Can it replace Cityworks?

It occupies the same GIS-centric municipal asset management space, so yes in principle, but migration means remapping workflows and history.

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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VUEWorks: Is there a cloud option?

Yes, VUEWorks is offered hosted as well as on-premise.

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