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