Best Auth Identity · pricing · Updated June 2026
Clerk pricing (2026)
Clerk starts at $0/mo (Hobby), across 4 plans. Best for React / Next.js teams wanting plug-and-play auth. Every figure links to Clerk's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Hobby)
- Free tier: Yes
- Compliance: HIPAA No · SOC 2 Yes · GDPR Yes
- Best for: React / Next.js teams wanting plug-and-play auth; Startups needing generous free tier (50K MRUs); Products needing SOC 2 + GDPR (not HIPAA-covered)
Clerk plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | $0 | — | flat | Free forever. Up to 50,000 MRUs (monthly recurring users) per app. No credit card required. | clerk.com |
| Pro | $25 | −20% | flat | Month-to-month: $25/mo. Annual: $20/mo. 50,000 MRUs included per app; additional MRUs at $0.02/MRU/mo. Adds MFA, custom branding removal, enterprise connections. | clerk.com |
| Business | $300 | −17% | flat | Month-to-month: $300/mo. Annual: $250/mo. 50,000 MRUs included per app; additional MRUs at volume pricing ($0.012–$0.02/MRU/mo). 10 dashboard seats included; additional seats $20/mo each. | clerk.com |
| Enterprise | Quote-only | — | custom | Annual billing only. Custom MAU limits, 99.99% uptime SLA, dedicated support, HIPAA compliance with BAA. | clerk.com |
Last verified 2026-06-14. https://clerk.com/pricing accessed 2026-06-14. HIPAA BAA explicitly listed as available on Enterprise plan. Pro annual rate $20/mo vs $25/mo monthly = 20% discount.
Capabilities
Integrations: Next.js, Remix, React Native / Expo, Supabase, Firebase, Stripe, Web3 wallets, M2M / API Keys.
Key features: 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+.
Plan limits: Hobby: 50,000 MRUs/app, 3 dashboard seats, 1-day log retention; Pro: 50,000 MRUs included, $0.02/MRU overage, 7-day log retention; Business: 10 dashboard seats included, 30-day log retention; Enterprise: custom MRU limits, 99.99% SLA.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Clerk cost?
Clerk starts at $0/mo (Hobby); it has 4 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
Is Clerk cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Clerk publishes a 20% discount for paying annually (on the Pro plan). Verified 2026-06-14.
What are cheaper alternatives to Clerk?
Cheaper auth identity than Clerk (entry $0/mo) include Okta at $6/mo. Verified 2026-06-14.
Does Clerk support HIPAA?
Clerk HIPAA support: No. SOC 2: Yes. GDPR: Yes.
Does Clerk have a free plan?
Clerk free tier: Yes.
Clerk vs alternatives
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Cheaper auth identity alternatives
- Okta from $6/mo