Clerk vs Supabase Auth: Which is better in 2026?
0 developers have voted. See the side-by-side comparison and which tool the community ranks higher.
Clerk Community pick
Drop-in authentication with beautiful pre-built UI.
Rank
#1
Net votes
+0
Free tier
Yes
From
$25/mo (Pro)
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Supabase Auth
Auth built into the Supabase platform.
Rank
#3
Net votes
+0
Free tier
Yes
From
$25/mo (Supabase Pro)
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Feature comparison
| Feature | Clerk | Supabase Auth |
|---|---|---|
| MAU | 10k (free) | 50k (free) |
| SSO Connections | 5 (free) | — |
| Pre-built UI | Yes (React, Next.js, etc.) | — |
| Social Providers | — | Unlimited (free) |
| Magic Links | — | Yes (free) |
| Social Logins | Unlimited (free) | — |
| MFA | Yes (TOTP, SMS) | Yes (TOTP, paid) |
| Organizations | Yes (paid) | — |
| Webhooks | Yes | — |
| Open Source | No (managed) | Yes (GoTrue) |
| Phone Auth | — | Yes (paid) |
| Row Level Security | — | Yes (Postgres-native) |
| JWT Customization | — | Yes (paid) |
Developer verdict
Clerk leads Supabase Auth by 0 net votes in the Authentication category.
Clerk is currently ranked #1 with 0 upvotes. Supabase Auth is ranked #3 with 0 upvotes. Both tools are strong choices — see the free tier limits above to decide which fits your project.
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