Clerk vs SuperTokens
Clerk vs SuperTokens: which to choose
SuperTokens has the larger community with 15.1k 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 SuperTokens starts lower at $0/mo versus $25/mo for Clerk.
Choose Clerk if you lean toward auth and sso; choose SuperTokens if open-source and self-hosted 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 SuperTokens better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Clerk has 1.7k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while SuperTokens has 15.1k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Clerk cheaper than SuperTokens?▾
Clerk starts at $25/mo while SuperTokens starts at $0/mo. Clerk has a free plan. SuperTokens has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Clerk and SuperTokens?▾
Clerk is tagged as auth, sso, mfa while SuperTokens is tagged as open-source, self-hosted, passwordless. Clerk uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 1.7k GitHub stars. SuperTokens uses a open-source model with 15.1k GitHub stars.
Does Clerk or SuperTokens have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Clerk and SuperTokens offer a free plan.