Which is cheaper, Clerk or WorkOS?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

Does Clerk have a free tier?

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

Clerk has significant switching cost. WorkOS has significant switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Auth

Clerk

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

Switching Cost: significant

WorkOS

Enterprise-ready authentication and identity platform with SSO, directory sync, and user management

Switching Cost: significant

You'll notice different pricing structures: hybrid for Clerk versus usage-based for WorkOS.

It's a toss-up based on priorities — WorkOS excels at enterprise-ready, while Clerk shines on authentication.

It's a toss-up based on priorities — WorkOS excels at enterprise-ready, while Clerk shines on authentication.

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies