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Auth0 alternatives
Quick answerThe best free Auth0 alternative is Keycloak, for enterprise-grade managed identity. Pick Firebase for full-stack app backend with auth, or Appwrite for self-hosted backend with auth.
Looking for something free? Free and open-source Auth0 alternatives →
At a glance
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Votes | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebase | Full-stack app backend with auth | Paid | — | vs Auth0 → |
| Appwrite | Self-hosted backend with auth | Paid, open source | — | vs Auth0 → |
| Supabase | Postgres-centric backend with auth | Paid, open source | — | vs Auth0 → |
| Keycloak | Enterprise-grade managed identity | Free, open source | — | vs Auth0 → |
How to choose
- For full-stack app backend with auth: Firebase (paid)
- For self-hosted backend with auth: Appwrite (paid, open source)
- For Postgres-centric backend with auth: Supabase (paid, open source)
- For enterprise-grade managed identity: Keycloak (free, open source)
- For unified identity platform for apps and AI agents: Auth0 itself
Closest alternatives
Firebase provides a broader backend (database, hosting) while Auth0 focuses on identity only. Auth0 vs Firebase →
Appwrite is open-source and self-hosted, whereas Auth0 is a managed SaaS service. Auth0 vs Appwrite →
Supabase offers Postgres-based backend plus auth; Auth0 offers deeper enterprise features and AI-agent support. Auth0 vs Supabase →
Keycloak is open-source and self-managed, Auth0 provides managed cloud with extensive AI-agent capabilities. Auth0 vs Keycloak →
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FAQ
What is the best alternative to Auth0?+
The closest Auth0 alternatives are Firebase (full-stack app backend with auth), Appwrite (self-hosted backend with auth) and Supabase (Postgres-centric backend with auth). Keycloak is also close. Each one links to a side-by-side comparison with Auth0.
What is the best free alternative to Auth0?+
Keycloak (enterprise-grade managed identity) is the closest free alternative to Auth0.
Is there an open source alternative to Auth0?+
Yes. Appwrite (self-hosted backend with auth), Supabase (Postgres-centric backend with auth) and Keycloak (enterprise-grade managed identity) are open source.
What is Auth0 used for?+
Auth0 provides scalable authentication and authorization for apps, APIs, and AI agents. Common uses: add passwordless and social login to a consumer web app to boost conversion, secure AI agents with verifiable identities and controlled access to data sources and implement enterprise SSO and SCIM for a multi-tenant SaaS platform.
Is Auth0 free?+
Auth0 has a free tier and paid plans, with a free trial.

















