Auth & Identity

Clerk vs WorkOS Pricing

Q: Which is cheaper, Clerk or WorkOS?

Depends on how much you use. At hobby scale they're often close, but the gap widens fast. Scroll up to "What You'd Actually Pay" to see costs at 4 usage levels.

Q: Does Clerk or WorkOS have a free tier?

Yes, both Clerk and WorkOS have free tiers. Check the breakdown above to see what's included in each.

Q: How does Clerk pricing compare to WorkOS?

We pull prices directly from both sites daily and break them down per-unit above. The cost calculator shows what you'd pay at your usage level -- from side project to production.

Pricing compared · Updated Mar 4, 2026

Clerk WorkOS

Pricing Breakdown

Metric	Clerk	WorkOS
Monthly Base	Free	Free
Per MAU	—	—
MAU Included	10,000	1,000,000
SSO	No	Yes
MFA	Yes	Yes

What You'd Actually Pay

Monthly cost at 4 usage levels -- from hobby project to production

Usage Tier	Clerk	WorkOS	Savings
Hobby 500 MAU	<$0.01/mo	<$0.01/mo	—
Startup 5K MAU	<$0.01/mo	<$0.01/mo	—
Scale 50K MAU	<$0.01/mo	<$0.01/mo	—
Enterprise 500K MAU	<$0.01/mo	<$0.01/mo	—

Free Tiers

Clerk

Up to 10,000 MAU free

Free tier available

WorkOS

Up to 1M MAU free. Includes SSO, MFA, and user management.

Free tier available

FAQ

Which is cheaper, Clerk or WorkOS?▾

Depends on how much you use. At hobby scale they're often close, but the gap widens fast. Scroll up to "What You'd Actually Pay" to see costs at 4 usage levels.

Does Clerk or WorkOS have a free tier?▾

Yes, both Clerk and WorkOS have free tiers. Check the breakdown above to see what's included in each.

How does Clerk pricing compare to WorkOS?▾

We pull prices directly from both sites daily and break them down per-unit above. The cost calculator shows what you'd pay at your usage level -- from side project to production.

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