Hobby
Free
Free tier labeled Hobby on the pricing page
- MRU limit
- Up to 50,000 monthly retained users per app
- Seats
- Up to 3 dashboard seats
- Applications
- Unlimited applications
Clerk
● Identity checkedCode · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Clerk provides embeddable authentication and user management for modern web frameworks, including sign-up, sign-in, profiles, organizations, and billing UI components. It targets React, Next.js, Remix, and similar stacks with hosted auth infrastructure and dashboard administration.
- Category
- Code
- Free access
- Hobby plan is free with up to 50,000 monthly retained users per app, three dashboard seats, and unlimited applications.
- API access
- Pricing page lists APIs and prebuilt UIs for sign-up, sign-in, and user profile flows on the Hobby tier.
Is Clerk right for you?
A good fit for
Product teams that want drop-in auth, org management, and billing components without building identity infrastructure from scratch.
Before you choose
Prices and plan limits were not confirmed from the vendor; check their site before buying.
Auth and user management
Clerk bundles hosted authentication, profile and organization UIs, and billing tables so teams can ship sign-in flows faster.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Components | Homepage showcases SignUp, SignIn, UserButton, and organization management components. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Framework focus | Marketing states Clerk is purpose-built for React, Next.js, Remix, and the modern web. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Free limits | Pricing lists 50,000 MRU per app and three dashboard seats on the Hobby plan. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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Clerk pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clerk used for?
Clerk provides embeddable authentication and user management for modern web frameworks, including sign-up, sign-in, profiles, organizations, and billing UI components. It targets React, Next.js, Remix, and similar stacks with hosted auth infrastructure and dashboard administration.
Does Clerk have a free plan?
Hobby plan is free with up to 50,000 monthly retained users per app, three dashboard seats, and unlimited applications.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Clerk cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Clerk through an API?
Pricing page lists APIs and prebuilt UIs for sign-up, sign-in, and user profile flows on the Hobby tier.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Prices and plan limits were not confirmed from the vendor; check their site before buying.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Identity and profile
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