Clerk vs WorkOS
Clerk vs WorkOS: which to choose
Clerk has the larger community with 1.7k GitHub stars against — for WorkOS, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but WorkOS starts lower at $0/mo versus $25/mo for Clerk.
Choose Clerk if you lean toward auth and sso; choose WorkOS if enterprise and sso 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 WorkOS better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Clerk has 1.7k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while WorkOS has — stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Clerk cheaper than WorkOS?▾
Clerk starts at $25/mo while WorkOS starts at $0/mo. Clerk has a free plan. WorkOS has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Clerk and WorkOS?▾
Clerk is tagged as auth, sso, mfa while WorkOS is tagged as enterprise, sso, scim. Clerk uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 1.7k GitHub stars. WorkOS uses a freemium model.
Does Clerk or WorkOS have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Clerk and WorkOS offer a free plan.