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Auth0 vs Datadog: Pricing Comparison 2026

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

Bottom line: Datadog starts at $15/mo, making it $20/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 Datadog: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureAuth0Datadog
Starting Price$35/mo$15/mo
Number of Plans45
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Datadog is the more affordable option, starting at $15/mo compared to Auth0's $35/mo. Both are Dev Tools with 9 combined pricing plans and 48 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
  • Core collection and visualization features
  • 1-day metric retention
  • Up to 5 hosts
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
Pro
$15/monthCheapest
$15 / year
Includes
  • Centralize your monitoring of systems, services, and serverless functions
  • 1,000+ integrations
  • Out-of-the-box dashboards
  • 15-month metric retention
Start with Pro
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
DevSecOps Pro
$22/monthCheapest
$22 / year
Includes
  • Secure your cloud resources and adhere to industry standards
  • Includes all features in Infrastructure Pro
  • Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
  • Kubernetes Security Posture Management (KSPM)
Start with DevSecOps Pro
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
Enterprise
$23/monthCheapest
$23 / year
Includes
  • Advanced features and administrative controls
  • Machine learning-based alerts
  • Live Processes
  • Governance Console
Start with Enterprise
Tier 5
DevSecOps Enterprise
$34/monthCheapest
$34 / year
Includes
  • Advanced risk and threat detection capabilities
  • Includes all features in Infrastructure Enterprise
  • File integrity monitoring
  • Workload Protection for Linux, Windows Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS Fargate ECS/EKS
Start with DevSecOps Enterprise

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Auth0

Identity platform for authentication and authorization

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Datadog

Cloud monitoring, APM, and log management platform

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What Reviewers Say

Our Pick

Datadog

Datadog offers a free plan, starts at $20/mo lower ($15/mo vs $35/mo), offers 5 tiers vs 4.

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

Best value: Datadog

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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 want more features built-in—Auth0 offers 10 additional features across its plans
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Auth0 offers negotiated terms for large deployments

Choose Datadog if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Datadog starts at $15/mo, saving $20/mo compared to Auth0 at $35/mo
  • You prefer Datadog's free tier features—Core collection and visualization features, 1-day metric retention
  • You need 5 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need

Both Auth0 and Datadog 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 Datadog includes 3 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 Datadog

Which is cheaper, Auth0 or Datadog?
As of March 2026, Datadog starts at a lower price point. Auth0 starts at $35/mo while Datadog starts at $15/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Auth0 have vs Datadog?
Auth0 offers 4 pricing plans, while Datadog offers 5 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Auth0 or Datadog offer a free plan?
Yes, both Auth0 and Datadog 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 Datadog?
Both Auth0 and Datadog offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
Does Auth0 or Datadog offer custom enterprise pricing?
Auth0 offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Datadog lists all its pricing publicly.
How do Auth0 and Datadog compare for Dev Tools?
Both Auth0 and Datadog are Dev Tools. Auth0 offers 4 plans starting at $35/mo, while Datadog offers 5 plans starting at $15/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Dev Tools needs.

Sources

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

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