As a result of
Okta's acquisition of Auth0,
many developers, product managers, and forward-thinking marketers are searching
for alternatives to legacy security systems for identity management and
authorization solutions that do not lock them into a specific vendor. Creating
customer value through modern identity management is an essential aspect of any
business, so finding the perfect solution for the task is vital.
Ory is the one solution that changes the game altogether.
Ory is an open-source identity platform that offers advanced features such as
identity management, permissions, access control, and authorization standards
such as OAuth2 and OpenID Connect. This makes Ory an ideal choice for businesses
looking for a powerful, yet cost-effective solution for first-party data that
complies with data regulatory requirements around consent and personal
information (PII), such as GDPR. Ory is also a global system, making it a good
choice for companies with operations in multiple countries.
Migrating from any proprietary aged stack such as Auth0 is challenging. Ory has
the experience and comprehensive documentation explaining how to migrate
successfully.
This article compares Auth0 and Ory while providing a step-by-step guide on how
to migrate from Auth0 to Ory. After finishing this article, you can start
reaping the benefits of the powerful Ory platform as soon as possible.
Why migrate to Ory from Auth0?
At first glance, Ory and Auth0 may seem similar. Both provide out-of-the-box
authentication and authorization, allowing users to focus on developing their
products and growing their businesses. Both are built on open standards and are
API-centric, with comprehensive documentation and a developer-focused approach.
Additionally, both Ory and Auth0 support their developer community with active
chats and responsive community teams.
However, there are key differences between Ory and Auth0:
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Cost
One of the most significant differences between the two is the total cost of
ownership. Ory is significantly less expensive than Auth0, costing on average
50% less. Additionally, Ory's pricing model is fairer at scale and does not
increase the price based on metrics like the number of social sign-in
providers, making it a more cost-effective choice for growing businesses.
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Modularity
Another important difference between the two is the level of architectural
modularity. Ory is more modular than Auth0, which allows for more flexibility
and customization. With Ory, you build your own login and registration
experience, which Auth0 makes cumbersome. Ory gives you full control over the
user experience and enables you to create a seamless and secure login flow
that aligns with your organization's specific needs and branding.
Additionally, Ory's modularity allows for easy integration with other systems
and technologies, making it possible to create a cohesive and streamlined user
experience across entire customer-facing organizations.
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Integration
Integration is another area where Ory excels. While Auth0 provides libraries
for OAuth2 and OpenID Connect integration, these can be difficult to use,
especially in edge cases. Ory, on the other hand, has a more web-focused
architecture, which works better with web and mobile applications, making it
easier and more secure to use.
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Fine-grained authorization
Ory offers advanced, fine-grained permissions capabilities that are built into
the platform out of the box. These permissions are based on the highly
scalable Google Zanzibar model,
which is designed to handle large-scale user access control and authorization.
In contrast, Auth0 is currently working on a
similar
solution, still in the baby phase, and it is unclear how it will be priced.
This means that customers looking to implement this feature in Auth0 will have
to wait for the beta to end and the pricing model to be announced before they
can begin evaluation. With Ory, fine-grained permissions are already
available, and the pricing model is transparent, allowing customers to make
informed decisions about their identity management solutions.
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Open source
Ory is an open-source solution for identity management. The software that
powers Ory Network is built with the same code that can be found on GitHub,
with full transparency and control over the technology that is protecting your
users' identities. By leveraging the power of open source, Ory can provide a
flexible enterprise-grade solution that is not only highly customizable but
also stays on the cutting edge of identity management technology. The source
code is open to the public, the community contributes to the project, and a
large community of developers and security experts constantly improves and
reviews the code base. This ensures that Ory is constantly improving and
evolving to meet the needs of its users.
In summary, Ory offers powerful and flexible identity management that includes
advanced features such as fine-grained permissions, global deployment, and a
cloud-native architecture. Ory is more secure and easier to use for web and
mobile applications. With Ory, you can build your own login and registration
experience with advanced, fine-grained permissions capabilities built-in. Ory is
more affordable than Auth0 with fairer pricing at scale making Ory the open and
cost-effective choice for growing businesses.
Ory Network or Self-Hosted?
The Ory Network is a fully-managed service that handles the deployment,
maintenance, and scaling of Ory software. Stop worrying about managing the
infrastructure and, with Ory, focus instead on integrating the identity
management functionality into your application. In addition to its other
features, Ory Network offers compliance and advanced security options as
standard. For more information, please refer to the Ory Network
security overview.
The core Ory software is
open source. You can deploy
Ory services on any infrastructure or tech stack, such as Kubernetes or AWS.
This gives Ory's customers more flexibility and control over the software, but
also adds complexity with a higher level of deployment and maintenance work.
While both options provide an identity management solution, using the Ory
Network is recommended for most leading companies, as it takes care of the
complexity of deployment and maintenance. Ory Network allows you to focus on
integrating identity management functionality into any application.
Migration Guide
If you're thinking about migrating from Auth0 to Ory, a good first step is to
speak with us about your specific use case. Our team of experts can help you to
understand the benefits of migrating to Ory and guide you through the process.
Schedule a call with us now!
Once your use case is discussed and you've decided to proceed with the
migration, the next step is to prepare for the migration. This includes
reviewing your current Auth0 configuration and identifying any customizations or
specific requirements that need to be taken into account during the migration.
Next, you'll need to create a free
Ory Developer account and configure it to
match your Auth0 configuration. This includes customizing the user-facing UIs,
creating a permission model, configuring OIDC providers, and passwordless login
options.
Now you can start migrating your users, which is typically done by exporting
your user data from Auth0, and importing the information into Ory. Please
consult the
Migrate from Auth0 to Ory
documentation for details on how to migrate your user identities.
Finally, you'll need to update your application to use Ory for authentication
and authorization. This includes updating your application's configuration to
point to your Ory Network project and making any necessary changes to your
application code to use the Ory SDK or API.
The OAuth2 configuration migration is straightforward, as both platforms support
standard OAuth2 and OpenID Connect. This means that the process of migrating
your OAuth2 configuration can be completed smoothly and quickly.
The developer documentation provided will be a great help for the process, it is
also recommended that you consult with Ory's team of friendly experts to ensure
a smooth and successful migration.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Ory is a powerful and flexible identity management solution that
offers advanced features and services at a more affordable price point than
Auth0. With its fair pricing model, modular design, and open-source nature, Ory
is an attractive choice for businesses looking for a cost-effective solution
that can be easily integrated and customized to fit their specific needs. Ory is
the global leader in innovative open-source technology solutions for zero trust
security with hundreds of millions of users and billions of transactions daily.
Ory is dedicated to helping all customers succeed. With a massive community of
over 3000 active members, circa 40,000 GitHub stars, and billions of daily
authorizations, you can be sure that you're getting a solution that is backed,
tested and used by a dedicated and passionate community. Ory is here to help you
through the migration process and provide you with the support you need to make
the transition as smooth and successful as possible.
