Which is cheaper, Clerk or Hanko?

Clerk is 1.2x cheaper than Hanko. Clerk starts at $0/mo, Hanko starts at $0/mo.

Does Clerk have a free tier?

Yes, Clerk offers a free tier with mruPerApp: 50000, dashboardSeats: 3.

Clerk has significant switching cost. Hanko has moderate switching cost. Hanko is easier to switch away from.

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Clerk

← More affordable

Authentication and user management platform with prebuilt UI components, OAuth/OIDC support, and enterprise SSO

Switching Cost: significant

Hanko

Passkey-first authentication with generous free tier

Switching Cost: moderate

{winner} wins on flexibility — easier switching means less lock-in and more options for your long-term strategy.

{winner} wins on flexibility — easier switching means less lock-in and more options for your long-term strategy.

Price Difference

1.2x

Clerk is cheaper by $4/mo

Switching Costs

Hanko

Lower switching costs for easier migration