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Auth0 vs Pulumi: Pricing Comparison 2026

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

Bottom line: Auth0 starts at $35/mo, making it $5/mo cheaper than Pulumi ($40/mo). Auth0 offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Auth0 vs Pulumi: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureAuth0Pulumi
Starting Price$35/mo$40/mo
Number of Plans44
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Auth0 is the more affordable option, starting at $35/mo compared to Pulumi's $40/mo. Both are Dev Tools with 8 combined pricing plans and 57 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
Individual
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • IaC state management
  • Unlimited projects, stacks, and environments
  • Unlimited updates and history
  • 500 free deployments minutes
Start with Individual
Tier 2
Essentials
$35/monthCheapest
$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
Team
$40/month
Includes
  • Up to 10 users
  • Secure collaboration and CI/CD
  • AI assistance with Pulumi Neo
  • Resource search
  • OIDC and Org Access Tokens
  • Webhooks
  • Automatic secrets rotation
  • Community support
Start with Team
Tier 3
Professional
$240/monthCheapest
$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
Enterprise
$400/month
Includes
  • Unlimited users
  • SAML/SSO and RBAC
  • Internal developer platform (IDP)
  • Audit logs
  • Drift detection and remediation
  • Time-to-live stacks
  • Customer Managed Keys
  • Priority feature requests
  • 12x5 Enterprise Support available
Start with Enterprise
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 Critical
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Self-hosting available
  • Built-in compliance (NIST, PCI, and more)
  • Automatic group & user sync (SCIM)
  • Audit logs export
  • Volume pricing and invoicing
  • Private Slack and Professional Services
  • 24x7 Enterprise Support available
Start with Business Critical

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Auth0

Identity platform for authentication and authorization

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Pulumi

Infrastructure as code using real programming languages

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Our Pick

Auth0

Auth0 offers a free plan, starts at $5/mo lower ($35/mo vs $40/mo).

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

Best value: Auth0

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Auth0 if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Auth0 starts at $35/mo, saving $5/mo compared to Pulumi at $40/mo
  • 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 1 additional features across its plans

Choose Pulumi if:

  • You prefer Pulumi's free tier features—IaC state management, Unlimited projects, stacks, and environments
  • You prioritize Pulumi's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
  • Pulumi's usage-based pricing lets you match exact team size without tier gaps

Both Auth0 and Pulumi 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 Pulumi 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 Pulumi

Which is cheaper, Auth0 or Pulumi?
As of March 2026, Auth0 starts at a lower price point. Auth0 starts at $35/mo while Pulumi starts at $40/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Auth0 have vs Pulumi?
Auth0 offers 4 pricing plans, while Pulumi offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Auth0 or Pulumi offer a free plan?
Yes, both Auth0 and Pulumi 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 Pulumi?
Both Auth0 and Pulumi offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
Does Auth0 or Pulumi offer custom enterprise pricing?
Yes, both Auth0 and Pulumi offer custom enterprise pricing tiers with quote-based pricing. Contact each vendor for a tailored quote.
How do Auth0 and Pulumi compare for Dev Tools?
Both Auth0 and Pulumi are Dev Tools. Auth0 offers 4 plans starting at $35/mo, while Pulumi offers 4 plans starting at $40/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Dev Tools needs.

Sources

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

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