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Auth0 vs Prisma: Pricing Comparison 2026

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

Bottom line: Prisma starts at $10/mo, making it $25/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
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Auth0 vs Prisma: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureAuth0Prisma
Starting Price$35/mo$10/mo
Number of Plans44
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelusage-basedfreemium
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Prisma is the more affordable option, starting at $10/mo compared to Auth0's $35/mo. Both are Dev Tools with 8 combined pricing plans and 45 features compared.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget. Auth0 uses usage-based pricing while Prisma uses freemium pricing, which may affect your total cost at scale.

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
Auth0
Prisma
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
  • 100,000 operations* included
  • 500 MB storage
  • 5 databases
  • No credit card required
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
$10/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 1,000,000 operations*  included, then $0.08 per 10,000
  • 10 GB storage included then $2 per GB
  • 10 databases
  • Includes spend limits Daily backups stored for 7 days
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
ProPopular
$49/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 10,000,000 operations* included, then $0.02 per 10,000
  • 50 GB storage included then $1.5 per GB
  • 100 databases
  • Includes spend limits Daily backups stored for 7 days
Start with 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
Business
$129/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 50,000,000 operations* included, then $0.01 per 10,000
  • 100 GB storage included then $1 per GB
  • 1000 databases
  • Includes spend limits Daily backups stored for 30 days
Start with Business

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Auth0

Identity platform for authentication and authorization

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Prisma

Next-gen Node.js and TypeScript ORM for databases

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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 13 additional features across its plans
  • •Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Auth0 offers negotiated terms for large deployments

Choose Prisma if:

  • •You want lower per-user costs—Prisma starts at $10/mo, saving $25/mo compared to Auth0 at $35/mo
  • •You prefer Prisma's free tier features—100,000 operations* included, 500 MB storage
  • •You need predictable billing — Prisma's freemium model avoids surprise overages

Both Auth0 and Prisma 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 Prisma includes 4 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 Prisma

Which is cheaper, Auth0 or Prisma?
As of March 2026, Prisma starts at a lower price point. Auth0 starts at $35/mo while Prisma starts at $10/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Auth0 have vs Prisma?
Auth0 offers 4 pricing plans, while Prisma offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Auth0 or Prisma offer a free plan?
Yes, both Auth0 and Prisma 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 Prisma?
Both Auth0 and Prisma offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
What is the most popular Prisma plan?
The Pro plan is Prisma's most popular tier, priced at $49/mo. Key features include 10,000,000 operations* included, then $0.02 per 10,000, 50 GB storage included then $1.5 per GB, 100 databases.
Does Auth0 or Prisma offer custom enterprise pricing?
Auth0 offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Prisma lists all its pricing publicly.
What pricing models do Auth0 and Prisma use?
Auth0 uses a usage-based pricing model, while Prisma uses freemium pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.

Sources

  1. Auth0 Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page
  2. Prisma Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page

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