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Auth0 vs NextAuth.js

Reviewed byRoman K
Tagline
Auth0: Identity platform by Okta
NextAuth.js: Auth for Next.js
Pricing Model
Auth0: freemium
NextAuth.js: open-source
Starting Price
Auth0: $35/mo
NextAuth.js: $0/mo
Free Plan
Auth0: Yes
NextAuth.js: Yes
GitHub Stars
Auth0:
NextAuth.js: 28.3k
npm Downloads/wk
Auth0: 1.8M
NextAuth.js: 4.2M
GitHub Forks
Auth0:
NextAuth.js: 4.0k
Open Issues
Auth0:
NextAuth.js: 589
Tags
Auth0: sso, enterprise, mfa, social-login
NextAuth.js: nextjs, oauth, open-source, sessions

Auth0 vs NextAuth.js: which to choose

NextAuth.js has the larger community with 28.3k GitHub stars against — for Auth0, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.

Both charge from day one, but NextAuth.js starts lower at $0/mo versus $35/mo for Auth0.

Choose Auth0 if you lean toward sso and enterprise; choose NextAuth.js if nextjs and oauth matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.

Frequently asked questions

Is Auth0 or NextAuth.js better?

It depends on your priorities. Auth0 has — GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while NextAuth.js has 28.3k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.

Is Auth0 cheaper than NextAuth.js?

Auth0 starts at $35/mo while NextAuth.js starts at $0/mo. Auth0 has a free plan. NextAuth.js has a free plan.

What are the main differences between Auth0 and NextAuth.js?

Auth0 is tagged as sso, enterprise, mfa while NextAuth.js is tagged as nextjs, oauth, open-source. Auth0 uses a freemium pricing model. NextAuth.js uses a open-source model with 28.3k GitHub stars.

Does Auth0 or NextAuth.js have a free plan?

Yes, both Auth0 and NextAuth.js offer a free plan.

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