Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Clerk | Auth0 |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Modern web apps | Enterprise |
| Learning Curve | Very Easy | Medium |
| Pricing | Free tier + $25/mo | Free tier + $23/mo |
| Components | Beautiful | Functional |
| Enterprise | Good | Excellent |
| Social Login | Easy | Easy |
| SSO | Paid plans | All plans |
Clerk
- Best For
- Modern web apps
- Learning Curve
- Very Easy
- Pricing
- Free tier + $25/mo
- Components
- Beautiful
- Enterprise
- Good
- Social Login
- Easy
- SSO
- Paid plans
Auth0
- Best For
- Enterprise
- Learning Curve
- Medium
- Pricing
- Free tier + $23/mo
- Components
- Functional
- Enterprise
- Excellent
- Social Login
- Easy
- SSO
- All plans
Winner by Category
Best for Beginners
ClerkDrop-in components work immediately
Best for Customisation
Auth0More enterprise options
Best for Speed
ClerkFaster to implement
Best for Learning
ClerkSimpler mental model
Best Value
TieSimilar pricing
Our Recommendation
Use Clerk for startups and modern web apps. Choose Auth0 for enterprise requirements and complex authentication flows.
When to Choose Each Tool
1
Choose Clerk
Building modern web applications
2
Choose Auth0
Enterprise authentication requirements
Master Both Tools at buildDay Melbourne
Join our hands-on workshop and learn to build with the modern AI development stack. Go from idea to deployed app in a single day.