Best Auth Identity · head-to-head
Okta vs Clerk
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for auth identity. Okta has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Price: Okta $0/mo vs Clerk $0/mo — Okta is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: Okta Yes; Clerk Yes.
- HIPAA: Okta Yes; Clerk No.
Side by side
| Okta | Clerk | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $0/mo (Customer Identity — Developer (Free)) | $0/mo (Hobby) |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA (BAA) | Yes | No |
| SOC 2 | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Enterprise IT / workforce identity management | React / Next.js teams wanting plug-and-play auth |
Sources — Okta: okta.com (verified 2026-06-14). Clerk: clerk.com (verified 2026-06-14).
Key features
Okta: FedRAMP Moderate authorized (HIPAA-aligned deployment); Okta Workflows no-code identity automation; Universal Directory across workforce and customer identities; Lifecycle Management for automated provisioning/deprovisioning; ISPM (Identity Security Posture Management) on Professional+
Clerk: Drop-in React UI components with full customization; Prebuilt device session management; MRU-based billing (not just MAU — counts returning users); All Pro features available in dev instances before committing; SAML/OIDC enterprise connections on Pro+