Software · head to head
WebStorm vs Auth0
The short version
- Only Auth0 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: WebStorm jetBrains WebStorm is sold as an annual subscription rather than a one-time purchase: commercial price is $199 per year (USD), and personal price starts at $299 in year one, dropping to $239 in year two and $179 from year three onward with continuous renewal.; Auth0 free tier limited to 25,000 monthly active users, requiring upgrade for growth beyond that
- They diverge on capability: WebStorm covers Smart JavaScript editor, Auth0 covers Universal login.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which WebStorm and Auth0 actually diverge.
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 WebStorm
- Smart JavaScript editor
- TypeScript support
- Node.js development
- Modern framework support
- Built-in debugger
- Unit testing
- Version control
- Live templates
Only in Auth0
- Universal login
- Social login
- Multi-factor authentication
- Passwordless
- User management
- Anomaly detection
- Extensibility
- Machine to machine
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
WebStorm
- Web application developmentnot Auth0
- React/Angular/Vue developmentnot Auth0
- Node.js backend developmentnot Auth0
- TypeScript projectsnot Auth0
- Frontend testingnot Auth0
Auth0
- B2C authenticationnot WebStorm
- B2B authenticationnot WebStorm
- B2E authenticationnot WebStorm
- API securitynot WebStorm
- Mobile app securitynot WebStorm
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
WebStorm
- JetBrains WebStorm is sold as an annual subscription rather than a one-time purchase: commercial price is $199 per year (USD), and personal price starts at $299 in year one, dropping to $239 in year two and $179 from year three onward with continuous renewal.
- If the subscription lapses, use of new versions stops; JetBrains grants a fallback license only for the last version used while the subscription was active, per its published buy page.
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
Pricing, plan by plan
WebStorm
$12.9/month- Individual$12.9/month
- Intelligent JavaScript & TypeScript editor
- Debugging and testing
- VCS integration
- Organizations$25.9/month
- All Individual features
- Commercial use license
- Centralized license management
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
Which should you pick?
Choose WebStorm if
- You need smart javascript editor.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
- You also want typescript support.
Choose Auth0 if
- You need universal login.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want social login.
Questions people ask
- Is WebStorm or Auth0 better?
- Neither clearly leads. WebStorm starts at $12.9/month and Auth0 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, WebStorm or Auth0?
- Auth0 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $12.9/month for WebStorm and Free for Auth0.
- Does WebStorm or Auth0 run on more platforms?
- WebStorm runs on Windows, Macos, Linux. Auth0 runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Auth0 for free?
- Yes. Auth0 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WebStorm starts at $12.9/month.
- What is WebStorm best used for?
- WebStorm is most often used for web application development, react/angular/vue development, node.js backend development, typescript projects. Of those, web application development and react/angular/vue development are not what Auth0 is typically brought in for.
- What can WebStorm do that Auth0 cannot?
- WebStorm covers Smart JavaScript editor, TypeScript support, Node.js development, Modern framework support. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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