Which is cheaper, Clerk or Logto?

Logto is 1.0x cheaper than Clerk. Clerk starts at $0/mo, Logto 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. Logto has moderate switching cost. Logto is easier to switch away from.

Auth

Clerk

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

Switching Cost: significant

Logto

← More affordable

Open-source auth infrastructure with SSO, MFA, RBAC, organizations, and multi-tenancy

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

1.0x

Logto is cheaper by $1/mo

Switching Costs

Logto

Lower switching costs for easier migration