WorkOS
Enterprise-readiness platform: SSO, SCIM, audit logs, directory sync. Built for SaaS shipping enterprise plans. Pay-per-connection pricing.
Auth0
Okta-owned identity platform. Enterprise-grade SSO, MFA, RBAC. The default when you need SAML/SCIM and an audit trail your customer's security team will sign off.
WorkOS vs Auth0
A side-by-side breakdown of WorkOS and Auth0 — pricing in INR and USD, regional coverage, who each is best for, and the honest call on which to pick.
Side-by-side
| Dimension | WorkOS | Auth0 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | auth | auth |
| Entry pricing (USD) | $125/mo | $35/mo |
| Entry pricing (INR) | — | — |
| Regions covered | IN · US · GLOBAL | IN · US · GLOBAL |
Which one should you pick?
Pick WorkOS if…
- Your customer base is concentrated in IN / US / GLOBAL.
- Enterprise-readiness platform: SSO, SCIM, audit logs, directory sync. Built for SaaS shipping enterprise plans. Pay-per-connection pricing.
Pick Auth0 if…
- Your customer base is concentrated in IN / US / GLOBAL.
- Okta-owned identity platform. Enterprise-grade SSO, MFA, RBAC. The default when you need SAML/SCIM and an audit trail your customer's security team will sign off.
- Entry pricing matters and you don't need a feature WorkOS bundles at its tier.
FAQ
›Is WorkOS or Auth0 cheaper?
Auth0 starts at $35/mo, WorkOS starts at $125/mo — Auth0 wins on entry pricing. But entry pricing is rarely your real cost; check our pricing-curve modelling on each tool's review page for ARR projections.
›When should I pick WorkOS over Auth0?
Both compete in the same auth space. Pick WorkOS if your stack is closer to its native integrations, your team already uses sister products from the same vendor, or its regional coverage matches your customer base. Pick Auth0 for the inverse.
›Can I migrate from WorkOS to Auth0 later?
Most modern SaaS supports CSV/JSON export for the core data model. The migration cost is integration work — every Zapier workflow, every webhook URL, every API token has to be re-wired. Budget 2-4 weeks of engineering time for a non-trivial production migration.
›Are there alternatives to both WorkOS and Auth0?
Yes — browse the full auth category at /tools/category/auth for every tool we cover.