Auth0 vs Microsoft Entra ID pricing: which is cheaper for your team?
Microsoft Entra ID's cheapest paid tier (Entra ID P1) lists at $6/user/month, which beats the other on entry pricing. Mid-tier and enterprise math can flip the answer — use the per-tier table below to see the real cost for your team size at each tier.
Calculate the cost for your team
Auth0 pricing tiers
| Tier | Monthly | Annual (eq) | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | month | Up to 25,000 MAUs, basic auth features |
| B2C Essentials | $35 | $32 | month | 500 MAU baseline, 3 enterprise SSO connections |
| B2C Professional | $240 | $220 | month | 1,000 MAU baseline, advanced auth features |
| B2B Essentials | $150 | $137 | month | 500 MAU baseline, organizations support |
| B2B Professional | $800 | $733 | month | 1,000 MAU baseline, full B2B feature set |
Microsoft Entra ID pricing tiers
| Tier | Monthly | Annual (eq) | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entra ID Free | $0 | $0 | month | Included with Azure and Microsoft 365 subscriptions |
| Entra ID P1 | $6 | $6 | user/month | Standalone or bundled with M365 E3 and Business Premium |
| Entra ID P2 | $9 | $9 | user/month | Standalone or bundled with M365 E5 |
| Entra Suite | $12 | $12 | user/month | Requires P1 subscription; special pricing for P2 and M365 E5 customers |
Feature by feature
The non-pricing differences that drive the real decision.
| Capability | Auth0 | Microsoft Entra ID |
|---|---|---|
| Billing model | month | user/month |
| Pricing model | MAU-tiered with B2C and B2B SKUs | Per-user/month annual |
| Cheapest paid tier | B2C Essentials at $32/month | Entra ID P1 at $6/user/month |
| Mid-tier benchmark | B2B Essentials at $137/month | Entra ID P2 at $9/user/month |
| Total paid tiers published | 4 | 3 |
| Last verified | 2026-05-17 | 2026-05-17 |
Best for…
Hand-picked use cases mapped to the winner.
| Use case | Winner |
|---|---|
| Lowest entry price (10-person team) | Microsoft Entra ID Entra ID P1 |
| Most pricing tiers (room to grow) | Auth0 (4 tiers) |
| Predictable per-seat billing | Microsoft Entra ID |
| Most recently verified pricing | Auth0 |
Choose Auth0 when
- Customer identity platform with B2C and B2B pricing tiers.
- Entry tier (B2C Essentials) at $32/month is your budget ceiling.
- Custom Enterprise tier required for high MAU volumes, unlimited connections, dedicated infrastructure, and 99.99% SLA. Pricing is quote-only.
Choose Microsoft Entra ID when
- Workforce identity bundled with most Microsoft 365 plans.
- Entry tier (Entra ID P1) at $6/user/month is your budget ceiling.
- Entra Suite combines ID Governance, Verified ID, Internet Access, and Private Access. Volume discounts via Microsoft EA.
Switching considerations
Watch the hidden fees on both sides. Auth0: Auth0 for AI Agents adds 50% to base price Microsoft Entra ID: All published prices require annual commitment Always confirm with the vendor before purchase.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a 10-person team, Auth0 or Microsoft Entra ID?
At entry tier and 10 seats on annual billing: Auth0 B2C Essentials comes to $32/mo; Microsoft Entra ID Entra ID P1 comes to $60/mo. Microsoft Entra ID is the cheaper entry-tier choice at this team size.
Does Auth0 have more pricing tiers than Microsoft Entra ID?
Auth0 publishes more paid tiers (4 vs 3). More tiers usually means more granular ways to grow without re-platforming.
Which pricing was verified more recently?
Auth0's pricing was last verified 2026-05-17; Microsoft Entra ID's on 2026-05-17. Both pages link to the vendor's official pricing source so you can re-check before committing.