Both Auth0 and Firebase Auth are popular services that help developers add user login and signup to their websites. They handle tasks like storing user accounts safely, managing passwords, and letting users sign in with services like Google or Facebook. While Auth0 is known for being highly customizable and business-friendly, Firebase Auth is popular for being easier to set up and part of Google's larger Firebase platform.
Both packages provide authentication features, but auth0 has more advanced features like passwordless authentication, MFA, and customizable login pages. Firebase-auth is more focused on Firebase-specific authentication features like phone authentication and Google sign-in.
Both packages have TypeScript support, but auth0 has more comprehensive type definitions.
Both packages are compatible with modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
Auth0 has more dependencies (14) compared to firebase-auth (6), which can affect bundle size and performance.
Firebase-auth is generally faster and more lightweight due to its smaller bundle size and fewer dependencies.
Both packages are compatible with popular frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js.
Auth0 has a more active community with more contributors and issues resolved on GitHub.
Both packages have good documentation, but auth0's documentation is more comprehensive and easier to navigate.
Both packages are actively maintained, with regular updates and bug fixes.
1import { WebAuth } from '@auth0/web-auth';
2const webAuth = new WebAuth({
3 domain: 'your-domain.com',
4 clientId: 'your-client-id',
5 redirectUri: 'http://localhost:3000/callback'
6});
7webAuth.authorize();This code sets up an Auth0 instance and authorizes the user to log in.
1import { getAuth, signInWithPopup, GoogleAuthProvider } from 'firebase/auth';
2const auth = getAuth();
3const provider = new GoogleAuthProvider();
4signInWithPopup(auth, provider).then((result) => {
5 console.log(result.user);
6}).catch((error) => {
7 console.error(error);
8});This code sets up a Firebase auth instance and signs in the user with Google sign-in.
Both packages are suitable for authentication, but auth0 provides more advanced features and better TypeScript support. Firebase-auth is more lightweight and faster, but has fewer features.
Simple and popular authentication middleware for Node.js. Supports many login methods like username/password, Google, Facebook, and more through plugins called 'strategies'.
It's a great alternative because it's very flexible, well-documented, and you can start small with just password login and add more login options later. It's perfect for beginners because there are tons of tutorials and examples available.
AuthenticationComplete user management and authentication solution. Includes pre-built login forms, user profiles, and admin tools that work right away without much setup.
Great modern alternative that's super easy to set up. Perfect for projects that need quick authentication setup with nice-looking UI components included.
AuthenticationModern authentication solution that's easy to set up and customize. Includes features like login, signup, password reset, and session management out of the box.
Newer alternative that's gaining popularity because it's developer-friendly and has good documentation. It's like Auth0 but with more flexible pricing and you can host it yourself.
AuthenticationOpen-source identity and access management solution. Provides login, registration, and user management features similar to Auth0, but you can host it yourself for free.
Good choice if you want a free, self-hosted alternative to Auth0. It has many of the same features but requires more setup time. Many companies use it because they want to keep user data on their own servers.
AuthenticationPasswordless authentication solution that lets users log in with just their email or phone number. No passwords needed, which makes it very user-friendly.
Good choice if you want something simpler than Auth0 or Firebase Auth. It's modern, secure, and users love not having to remember passwords.
AuthenticationNo README available