Use Workos if
Teams that value speed and simplicity
Best fit for B2B apps that need SSO, SCIM, and directory sync as first-class capabilities.
Auth Providers
Workos vs Clerk
Clerk edges out Workos for the default recommendation.
Use Clerk if
Teams with more specialized requirements
Best default for most teams adding auth to a modern web app.
Head to head
| Tool | Mfa | Sso | Hosted Ui | Sdk Quality | Social Login | Free Tier Mau | Pricing Clarity | Framework Coverage | Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workos | High | 1000000 | Medium | Medium | |||||
| Clerk | High | 10000 | High | High | Pick |
Cost at scale
The pricing picture after the free tier
| Tool | Starter | Growth | Enterprise-ish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workos | $0 | $1,299 | $2,598 |
| Clerk | $0 | $599 | $1,198 |
Clerk
Clerk edges out Workos for the default recommendation.
Workos is still credible when its constraints matter more than the default path.