Which is cheaper, Clerk or SuperTokens?

Clerk is 4.0x cheaper than SuperTokens. Clerk starts at $0/mo, SuperTokens 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. SuperTokens has moderate switching cost. SuperTokens 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

SuperTokens

Open-source auth with managed hosting and per-MAU add-on pricing

Switching Cost: moderate

Price sensitivity favors Clerk, which costs about 4.0x less than SuperTokens.

Their pricing models diverge: Clerk uses hybrid, while SuperTokens operates on a usage-based basis.

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

4.0x

Clerk is cheaper by $75/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

SuperTokens

Lower switching costs for easier migration