Passport.js vs Auth0

Developers should use Passport meets developers should use auth0 when building applications that require secure user authentication, single sign-on (sso), multi-factor authentication (mfa), or social login integrations, as it reduces development time and mitigates security risks. Here's our take.

Passport.js

Nice Pick

Developers should use Passport

Pros

• js when building Node
• Related to: express-js, node-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Auth0

Developers should use Auth0 when building applications that require secure user authentication, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), or social login integrations, as it reduces development time and mitigates security risks

Pros

• It is particularly valuable for startups and enterprises needing scalable, compliant identity solutions without maintaining in-house security systems, such as in SaaS products, e-commerce platforms, or internal tools
• Related to: oauth-2.0, openid-connect

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Passport.js is a library while Auth0 is a platform. We picked Passport.js based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Passport.js wins

Based on overall popularity. Passport.js is more widely used, but Auth0 excels in its own space.