Logto vs. Auth0

Logto tackles the same problem as Auth0 but takes a simpler, more intuitive, lightweight, with an open-source approach. It is more suitable for developers from any size of companies.

How Logto is similar with Auth0

OIDC-based standard protocols

  • Ensuring compatibility and security, open standards keep the auth system reliable over time.
  • Not following standard protocols in your auth system can be a deal-breaker when partnering with other businesses or during future integrations.

Flexible identity architecture

  • Logto's multi-app architecture, IdP, and strong authorization offer flexibility and scalability for diverse business needs.
  • Supports businesses with multiple apps by unifying identities across first-party and third-party apps.

Cover both authentication and authorization

  • Cover and expand all aspects of authorization, authentication, and user management.
  • Logto can easily achieve feature parity with Auth0 while also keeping our product simple and flexible to use.

Comprehensive features support

  • Cover authentication methods, UI flows, Enterprise SSO, MFA, and multi-tenancy solutions.
  • Full range of integrations, from UI to SDK and APIs, for flexible integration into your services.

How Logto differs from Auth0

Larger target audiences

  • Designed for users overlooked by Auth0, including developers and startups, by avoiding complexity, vendor lock-in, and high costs.
  • Logto's flexible architecture and comprehensive feature support is also compatible with enteprises needs.

Open-source and custom cloud deployment

  • Besides the cloud version, Logto maintains a reputable, community-driven open-source version with 9k+ stars.
  • Logto offers private instances at competitive prices for enterprises and mid-market businesses needing dedicated resources and regional hosting.

Token-based pricing reflects true usage

  • Auth0's paid plan is based solely on MAU, which can become costly as your user base grows. For just 7,500 MAU, costs can exceed $525 (B2C) and $1,725 (B2B).
  • Logto's token-based pricing and flexible add-ons ensure transparent, usage-based costs.

Better customer service

  • Logto offers community live chat, email ticket support, and private channels to ensure fast problem resolution.
  • Get direct access to Logto's core builders to build trust and strong relationships.
Logto ProAuth0 B2C EssentialAuth0 B2B Essential
Basics
Base priceThe standard cost before extra token usage and add-ons$24/moMAU usage + feature add-onMAU usage + feature add-on
MAUMaximum number of active users allowed in Logto Cloud platform in a given period (month)Unlimited*$0.07/each$0.3/each
TokensOnly access tokens are counted50K included$0.08 per 100 extra--
Applications
Total applicationsThe total amount of applications needed for integrationUnlimited*100100
Machine-to-machine appsThe application type for M2M authentication1 included$8 each extra1,000 M2M tokens1,000 M2M tokens
OIDC/OAuth 3rd party appsOAuth authorization with a consent screen$8Each third-party appโœ“โœ“
SAML appsLogto as a SAML identity provider$96Each SAML app--
API resources
Resource countThe number of API resources registered in Logto3 included$4 each extraโœ“โœ“
Permission per resourceThe detailed permissions defined under API resourcesUnlimited*โœ“โœ“
UI and branding
Custom domainsUse your own unique domains. Supports multiple custom domains.1 included$48 for up to 10 domainsโœ“โœ“
Hide Logto brandingRemove "Powered by Logto" to spotlight your brand exclusivelyโœ“--
Custom CSSUser-defined code that modifies the style and appearance of pre-built UIโœ“--
Bring your UIUse your own sign-in UIโœ“--
App logo and faviconCustomize the app logo and faviconโœ“โœ“โœ“
Dark modeEnable or disable the dark mode of the sign-in UIโœ“--
InternationalizationMake your product easily adapted to different languages and regionsโœ“โœ“โœ“
Authentication
Omni sign-inMulti-app and cross-domain sign inโœ“โœ“โœ“
Password sign-inLog in with a secret password, and the password policy is configurableโœ“โœ“โœ“
Password policyCustom requirements for passwordsโœ“โœ“โœ“
Passwordless - Email and SMSLog in with a one-time code sent via email or SMSโœ“โœ“โœ“
Email magic linksMagic links for organization member invitation, user invitation, or sign-inโœ“โœ“โœ“
Passkey sign-inPasskey as the first authentication factorโœ“--
Email connectorIncluding pre-built email services, SMTP, HTTPSโœ“โœ“โœ“
SMS connectorIncluding SMS services, API Gatewayโœ“โœ“โœ“
Social connectorsLog in through popular social accounts, Google, Github etcUnlimited*โœ“โœ“
Enterprise SSOEnterprise customers log in with their own identity provider$48Each connectorOnly Okta connections3
Secret VaultStore access and refresh tokens from OAuth/OIDC providers for third-party API accessโœ“--
IdP-initiated SSOLet the identity provider log users in directlyโœ“--
Multi-factor authenticationPasskeys, authenticator app TOTP, SMS, email and backup codes$48All factorsOnly one factorOnly one factor
ImpersonationAct on behalf of another user identityโœ“--
Personal access tokenSecure token-based access, no credentials requiredโœ“--
Account linkingPrevent duplicate accounts when users sign in with different methodsโœ“โœ“โœ“
User management
User managementManage user authentication, authorization, and attributes directlyโœ“โœ“โœ“
Account APIBuild a fully custom account center with APIs end users can access directlyโœ“โœ“โœ“
Collect user profileCustomize sign-up fields to collect additional user information and custom dataโœ“โœ“โœ“
User rolesDefine user roles and manage access to your systemUnlimited*$32 Global RBAC add-onโœ“โœ“
Machine-to-machine rolesDefine machine-to-machine type roles and manage access to your systemUnlimited*$32 Global RBAC add-on--
Custom permissionsDefine and customize detailed permissions under each roleUnlimited*$32 Global RBAC add-onโœ“โœ“
Security
Suspend usersSuspend users to block their loginsโœ“โœ“โœ“
Identifier lockoutLimit login attempts to prevent brute-force attacks$48 Advanced security add-onโœ“โœ“
Captcha and bot protectionProvide Captcha providers to ensure only real users can sign up$48 Advanced security add-onโœ“โœ“
Block disposable email addressesBlock login attempts from known disposable email services$48 Advanced security add-on--
Block sub-email addressesBlock sign-ups or sign-ins that use plus-addressed email aliases$48 Advanced security add-on--
Invitation-only sign upRestrict sign-up to invited usersโœ“--
Email blocklistBlock users based on specific attributes or domains$48 Advanced security add-on--
Organizations
OrganizationA group of users, usually used in multi-tenancy appsUnlimited*$48 Organizations add-on10Unlimited
Users per organizationThe amount of users under each organizationUnlimited*โœ“โœ“
InvitationInvite members to join the organization themselvesโœ“โœ“โœ“
Organization rolesDefine customized roles under organizationsUnlimited*--
Organization permissionsDefine customized permissions under organizationsUnlimited*--
Organization-level MFARequire all members of an organization to enable MFAโœ“--
Just-in-Time provisioningAssign memberships and roles to users when they first sign inโœ“โœ“โœ“
Developer and platform
WebhooksSend real-time data to another system when an event happens10--
Audit log retentionHow long user authentication actions are stored for security and support14 days5 days5 days
Custom token claimsAdd personalized data to user and machine-to-machine authentication tokensโœ“--
Tenant membersCollaborators who can access and manage the Logto Cloud console1 included$8 each extraUnlimitedUnlimited
Developer service, support, and compliance
Community chat supportAsk questions and share ideas with others in Discordโœ“--
Email ticket supportDirectly reach out to the service team with email communication(48h)โœ“โœ“
Discord or Slack private channelReach the service team in a private spaceโœ“--
Standards & Privacy compliantCompliance practices for security and privacy expectationsโœ“โœ“โœ“
SOC 2 reportSecurity report for enterprise due diligenceโœ“โœ“โœ“

* "Unlimited" refers to features without a fixed limit, but is subject to system policies to ensure fair usage, security, and optimal performance.