Clerk vs Stack Auth
Clerk vs Stack Auth: which to choose
Stack Auth has the larger community with 6.8k GitHub stars against 1.7k for Clerk, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but Stack Auth starts lower at $0/mo versus $25/mo for Clerk.
Choose Clerk if you lean toward auth and sso; choose Stack Auth if auth and open-source matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Clerk or Stack Auth better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Clerk has 1.7k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while Stack Auth has 6.8k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Clerk cheaper than Stack Auth?▾
Clerk starts at $25/mo while Stack Auth starts at $0/mo. Clerk has a free plan. Stack Auth has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Clerk and Stack Auth?▾
Clerk is tagged as auth, sso, mfa while Stack Auth is tagged as auth, open-source, self-hosted. Clerk uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 1.7k GitHub stars. Stack Auth uses a open-source model with 6.8k GitHub stars.
Does Clerk or Stack Auth have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Clerk and Stack Auth offer a free plan.