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Auth0 vs Convex: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Auth0 and Convex. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Convex starts at $25/mo, making it $10/mo cheaper than Auth0 ($35/mo). Auth0 offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Auth0 vs Convex: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureAuth0Convex
Starting Price$35/mo$25/mo
Number of Plans43
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Convex is the more affordable option, starting at $25/mo compared to Auth0's $35/mo. Both are Dev Tools with 7 combined pricing plans and 59 features compared.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Dev Tools needs.

Pricing Plans
Tier 1
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Up to 25,000 monthly active users
  • 1 Custom Domain
  • Secure Agentic AI workflows
  • Passwordless Authentication
  • Unlimited Social Connections
  • 5 Organizations
  • Brand Customization
  • Basic Attack Protection
  • Community Support
  • 1 Enterprise Connection
Start with Free
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Chef AI App Generation
  • Indexes
  • File storage
  • Text search
  • Vector search
  • Webhooks
  • Crons
  • Auth
  • Automatic caching
  • Node.js actions
Start with Free
Tier 2
Essentials
$35/month
$4 / year
Includes
  • Up to 500 monthly active users
  • Higher Auth, API limits, and Feature limits
  • Pro Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Role-based Access Control Per Organization
  • 10 Organizations
  • Stream Auth0 Audit Logs to Datadog, Splunk, AWS, Azure, etc.
  • Separate Production & Development Environments
  • Standard Support
Start with Essentials
Starter
$25/monthCheapest
$25 / year
Includes
  • Health & Insights dashboard
  • Preview deployments
  • Log streaming
  • Exception reporting
  • Team member permissions
  • Custom domains
  • Built-in resources
  • Chef tokens
  • Function calls
  • Database storage
Start with Starter
Tier 3
Professional
$240/month
$28 / year
Includes
  • Up to 500 monthly active users
  • Use your existing User Database for Logins
  • Enterprise Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Enhanced Attack Protection
  • M2M Tokens
Start with Professional
ProfessionalPopular
$25/monthCheapest
$25 / year
Includes
  • Health & Insights dashboard
  • Preview deployments
  • Log streaming
  • Exception reporting
  • Team member permissions
  • Custom domains
  • Built-in resources
  • Chef tokens
  • Function calls
  • Database storage
Start with Professional
Tier 4
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Custom User & SSO Tiers
  • 99.99% SLA
  • Enterprise Rate Limits
  • Enterprise Administration & Support
  • Advanced Security Features
  • Private Deployment
Start with Enterprise

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Auth0

Identity platform for authentication and authorization

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Convex

Reactive backend-as-a-service with real-time sync

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Our Pick

Convex

Convex offers a free plan, starts at $10/mo lower ($25/mo vs $35/mo).

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Convex

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Auth0 if:

  • You prefer Auth0's free tier features—Up to 25,000 monthly active users, 1 Custom Domain
  • You need 4 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Auth0 offers negotiated terms for large deployments

Choose Convex if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Convex starts at $25/mo, saving $10/mo compared to Auth0 at $35/mo
  • You prefer Convex's free tier features—Chef AI App Generation, Indexes
  • You want more features built-in—Convex offers 1 additional features across its plans

Both Auth0 and Convex offer free plans [1], eliminating cost barriers for evaluation. This means you can test both tools thoroughly with your actual workflows before any financial commitment. The free tiers differ in scope: Auth0 includes 10 features, while Convex includes 10 features. Evaluate which free tier matches your evaluation needs before deciding to upgrade. Your best approach is to activate both free trials and evaluate which tool's workflow, integrations, and user experience align better with your team's needs before committing to paid plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Auth0 vs Convex

Which is cheaper, Auth0 or Convex?
As of March 2026, Convex starts at a lower price point. Auth0 starts at $35/mo while Convex starts at $25/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Auth0 have vs Convex?
Auth0 offers 4 pricing plans, while Convex offers 3 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Auth0 or Convex offer a free plan?
Yes, both Auth0 and Convex offer free plans. Compare the feature limits of each free tier to see which better fits your use case before upgrading.
Can I save money by paying annually for Auth0 or Convex?
Both Auth0 and Convex offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
What is the most popular Convex plan?
The Professional plan is Convex's most popular tier, priced at $25/mo. Key features include Health & Insights dashboard, Preview deployments, Log streaming.
Does Auth0 or Convex offer custom enterprise pricing?
Auth0 offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Convex lists all its pricing publicly.
How do Auth0 and Convex compare for Dev Tools?
Both Auth0 and Convex are Dev Tools. Auth0 offers 4 plans starting at $35/mo, while Convex offers 3 plans starting at $25/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Dev Tools needs.

Sources

  1. Auth0 Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Convex Official PricingVendor pricing page

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