Auth0 vs Lucia: Which is better in 2026?
0 developers have voted. See the side-by-side comparison and which tool the community ranks higher.
Auth0 Community pick
Enterprise-grade authentication as a service.
Rank
#2
Net votes
+0
Free tier
Yes
From
$35/mo (Essentials)
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Lucia
TypeScript-first auth library you self-host.
Rank
#4
Net votes
+0
Free tier
Yes
From
Free
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Feature comparison
| Feature | Auth0 | Lucia |
|---|---|---|
| MAU | 7,500 (free) | Unlimited (self-hosted) |
| Logins | Unlimited (free) | — |
| Social Connections | Unlimited (free) | — |
| Cost | — | Free (MIT license) |
| Session Management | — | Built-in |
| Passwordless | Yes (free) | — |
| MFA | Yes (paid) | — |
| Enterprise Connections | Paid only | — |
| Custom Domains | Yes (paid) | — |
| Open Source | No (managed) | Yes (MIT) |
| OAuth Providers | — | Bring your own |
| Database Adapters | — | Many (Postgres, MySQL, SQLite, etc.) |
| UI Components | — | No (BYO) |
| Hosting | — | Self-hosted |
Developer verdict
Auth0 leads Lucia by 0 net votes in the Authentication category.
Auth0 is currently ranked #2 with 0 upvotes. Lucia is ranked #4 with 0 upvotes. Both tools are strong choices — see the free tier limits above to decide which fits your project.