Which is cheaper, Clerk or Ory?

Clerk is 2.8x cheaper than Ory. Clerk starts at $0/mo, Ory 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. Ory has moderate switching cost. Ory is easier to switch away from.

Auth

Clerk

← More affordable

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

Switching Cost: significant

Ory

Open-source identity and auth infrastructure with aDAU-based pricing

Switching Cost: moderate

Price sensitivity favors Clerk, which costs about 2.8x less than Ory.

If budget is your primary constraint, Clerk is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, Clerk is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

2.8x

Clerk is cheaper by $45/mo

Switching Costs

Ory

Lower switching costs for easier migration