Replace Auth0 (Okta) with software you own.
Developer-friendly auth with developer-unfriendly pricing. We build a custom alternative in 4-8 weeks for $15,000–$35,000.
Auth0 (Okta) per seat/mo
One-time build
Savings over 3 years
Build time
The Problem
Why teams leave Auth0 (Okta)
MAU-based pricing penalizes user growth
Enterprise features require $50K+/year contracts
Okta acquisition brought price increases
Custom domains and branding on higher tiers only
Rate limits restrict high-volume applications
Lock-in through Auth0-specific SDKs and APIs
What We Build Instead
Your custom security & compliance tool
Authentication and authorization on your infrastructure
Social login, email/password, and passwordless
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Custom login pages with your branding
Multi-tenant authentication for SaaS products
Unlimited MAUs — no usage-based pricing
The Math
Auth0 (Okta) vs. custom build
Based on 5 seats at $100/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying Auth0 (Okta)
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 5 seats
-$16,450
-83% less than Auth0 (Okta)
Pricing Breakdown
Auth0 (Okta) tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across Auth0 (Okta)'s tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $23/mo | $23/mo | 7,500 MAUs, Social login, Passwordless, Custom domains |
| Professional | $100/mo | $100/mo | 10,000 MAUs, Custom DB connections, MFA, User management |
| Enterprise | $500/mo | $500/mo | Unlimited MAUs, Enterprise SSO, Anomaly detection, Custom SLA |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $15,000–$35,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From Auth0 (Okta) to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off Auth0 (Okta) in 4-8 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1 weekAudit current auth flows, user stores, social connections, and SDKs in use
Architecture & Design
1 weekDesign auth system with social login, passwordless, RBAC, and multi-tenant
Core Development
2-4 weeksBuild auth server, login flows, RBAC, custom pages, and SDK integration
Data Migration & Testing
1 weekMigrate user accounts, test all auth flows, and validate security
Deployment & Training
1 weekDeploy auth service and update application integrations
Total build time
4-8 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of Auth0 (Okta) features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | Auth0 (Okta) | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email/Password Authentication | |||
| Social Login (Google, GitHub, etc.) | |||
| Passwordless / Magic Links | |||
| Multi-factor Authentication | |||
| Role-based Access Control | |||
| Custom Login Pages | |||
| Multi-tenant Support | |||
| User Management Dashboard | |||
| Auth0 Marketplace & Actions | Custom middleware and hooks for your auth flows | ||
| Unlimited MAUs | No MAU-based pricing — authenticate everyone |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what Auth0 (Okta) offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From Auth0 (Okta) to ownership in 4-8 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your Auth0 (Okta) usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom security & compliance tool with only the features you need. 4-8 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Auth0 (Okta), and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.