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
Clerk edges out Workos for the default recommendation.
Use Workos if
Best fit for B2B apps that need SSO, SCIM, and directory sync as first-class capabilities.
Use Clerk if
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
| Tool | Starter | Growth | Enterprise-ish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workos | $0 | $1,299 | $2,598 |
| Clerk | $0 | $599 | $1,198 |
Clerk edges out Workos for the default recommendation.
Workos is still credible when its constraints matter more than the default path.