Auth Identity · pricing · Updated November 2026
Clerk pricing (2026)
Clerk's paid plans start at $25/mo (Pro) as checked on 2026-11-01, read from Clerk's own pricing page; 4 plans. Best for React / Next.js teams wanting plug-and-play auth. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $25/mo (Pro) · 20% off with annual billing
- 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)
As of · every figure below links to its source
Clerk plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | $0 | — | Flat monthly | Free forever. Up to 50,000 MRUs (monthly recurring users) per app. No credit card required. | clerk.com |
| Pro | $25 | −20% | Flat monthly | 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 monthly | 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 | not priced monthly | — | Custom / quote | Annual billing only. Custom MAU limits, 99.99% uptime SLA, dedicated support, HIPAA compliance with BAA. | clerk.com |
Last verified 2026-11-01. 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.
Price changes
Price on record
$25/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
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's paid plans start at $25/mo (Pro), and it lists a $0 plan (Hobby); it has 4 published plans. Verified 2026-11-01.
Is Clerk cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Clerk publishes a 20% discount for paying annually (on the Pro plan). Verified 2026-11-01.
Does Clerk support HIPAA?
No — Clerk's public pages state no HIPAA support. Its public pages also state SOC 2 and GDPR compliance.
Does Clerk have a free plan?
Yes — Clerk publishes a free tier.
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