Auth0 vs Clerk: Which is better in 2026?
0 developers have voted. See the side-by-side comparison and which tool the community ranks higher.
Auth0 Community pick
Enterprise-grade authentication as a service.
Rank
#2
Net votes
+0
Free tier
Yes
From
$35/mo (Essentials)
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Clerk
Drop-in authentication with beautiful pre-built UI.
Rank
#1
Net votes
+0
Free tier
Yes
From
$25/mo (Pro)
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Feature comparison
| Feature | Auth0 | Clerk |
|---|---|---|
| MAU | 7,500 (free) | 10k (free) |
| Logins | Unlimited (free) | — |
| Social Connections | Unlimited (free) | — |
| SSO Connections | — | 5 (free) |
| Pre-built UI | — | Yes (React, Next.js, etc.) |
| Passwordless | Yes (free) | — |
| MFA | Yes (paid) | Yes (TOTP, SMS) |
| Enterprise Connections | Paid only | — |
| Custom Domains | Yes (paid) | — |
| Open Source | No (managed) | No (managed) |
| Social Logins | — | Unlimited (free) |
| Organizations | — | Yes (paid) |
| Webhooks | — | Yes |
Developer verdict
Auth0 leads Clerk by 0 net votes in the Authentication category.
Auth0 is currently ranked #2 with 0 upvotes. Clerk is ranked #1 with 0 upvotes. Both tools are strong choices — see the free tier limits above to decide which fits your project.