Head-to-Head Comparison

Clerk vs Auth0: Modern Authentication Compared

Clerk offers beautiful pre-built components for modern web apps. Auth0 is the enterprise standard with extensive customisation. Clerk for speed, Auth0 for enterprise needs.

Last updated: 2025-01

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

Clerk

Drop-in components work immediately

Best for Customisation

Auth0

More enterprise options

Best for Speed

Clerk

Faster to implement

Best for Learning

Clerk

Simpler mental model

Best Value

Tie

Similar 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

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