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Auth0 vs Temporal: Pricing Comparison 2026

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

Bottom line: Auth0 starts at $35/mo, making it $65/mo cheaper than Temporal ($100/mo). Auth0 offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Auth0 vs Temporal: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureAuth0Temporal
Starting Price$35/mo$100/mo
Number of Plans43
Free TierYesNo
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Auth0 is the more affordable option, starting at $35/mo compared to Temporal's $100/mo. Both are Dev Tools with 7 combined pricing plans and 69 features compared.

Auth0 stands out with a free plan for getting started.

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
Temporal
Temporal
Try it free
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
Essentials
$100/month
Includes
  • 1 M Actions
  • 1 GB Active Storage
  • 40 GB Retained Storage
  • 99.9% SLA, 99.99% HA Options
  • Multi-Cloud & Multi-Region
  • User Roles
  • Service Accounts & API Keys
  • Audit Logging
  • Workflow Management
  • Workflow Availability
  • 1 Business Day P0 Response Time
  • Core Platform Configuration
Start with Essentials
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
BusinessPopular
$500/month
Includes
  • 2.5 M Actions
  • 2.5 GB Active Storage
  • 100 GB Retained Storage
  • Commitments
  • Everything in Essentials
  • SAML SSO Included
  • SCIM Add-on
  • 2 Business Hours P0 Response Times
  • Workflow Troubleshooting
  • Worker Configuration
  • SDK Implementation
Start with Business
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
Custom pricing
Includes
  • 10 M Actions
  • 10 GB Active Storage
  • 400 GB Retained Storage
  • Commitments
  • Everything in Business
  • SAML SSO Included
  • SCIM Included
  • 24/7, 30 Minute P0
  • Usage Optimization
  • Technical Onboarding
  • Design Review
  • Worker Tuning
  • Senior Support Staff
  • Cost Reviews
  • Security and Contract Reviews
  • Mission Critical Add-on
  • Designated Support Engineer Add-on
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

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Auth0

Identity platform for authentication and authorization

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Temporal

Durable execution platform for reliable distributed workflows

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Our Pick

Auth0

Auth0 offers a free plan, starts at $65/mo lower ($35/mo vs $100/mo), offers 4 tiers vs 3.

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 $65/mo compared to Temporal at $100/mo
  • You need a free plan with Up to 25,000 monthly active users, 1 Custom Domain—Auth0 offers no-cost access with no credit card required
  • You need 4 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need

Choose Temporal if:

  • You want more features built-in—Temporal offers 11 additional features across its plans
  • You prefer Temporal's usage-based model with its 3-tier structure
  • Temporal's feature bundling aligns with how Dev Tools teams actually work day-to-day

Auth0 is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $35/mo compared to Temporal's $100/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to Auth0 saving approximately $3250/month. Auth0 offers 4 pricing tiers compared to Temporal's 3, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, Auth0 provides 29 total features versus 40 for Temporal, offering a more focused toolset depending on your specific needs. The pricing math favors Auth0 for most team sizes. Temporal becomes worth the premium only when its differentiating features are central to your workflow.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Auth0 vs Temporal

Which is cheaper, Auth0 or Temporal?
As of March 2026, Auth0 starts at a lower price point. Auth0 starts at $35/mo while Temporal starts at $100/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Auth0 have vs Temporal?
Auth0 offers 4 pricing plans, while Temporal offers 3 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Auth0 or Temporal offer a free plan?
Auth0 offers a free plan, while Temporal does not. If budget is a concern, Auth0 lets you get started at no cost.
Can I save money by paying annually for Auth0 or Temporal?
Both Auth0 and Temporal offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
What is the most popular Temporal plan?
The Business plan is Temporal's most popular tier, priced at $500/mo. Key features include 2.5 M Actions, 2.5 GB Active Storage, 100 GB Retained Storage.
Does Auth0 or Temporal offer custom enterprise pricing?
Yes, both Auth0 and Temporal offer custom enterprise pricing tiers with quote-based pricing. Contact each vendor for a tailored quote.
How do Auth0 and Temporal compare for Dev Tools?
Both Auth0 and Temporal are Dev Tools. Auth0 offers 4 plans starting at $35/mo, while Temporal offers 3 plans starting at $100/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Dev Tools needs.

Sources

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

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