Quick Verdict
Choose Clerk if:
You need react apps or next.js
Choose Supabase if:
You need full-stack apps or startups
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Clerk | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | Custom | $25/mo |
| G2 Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.5/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
Clerk
Pros
- Beautiful UI
- Easy integration
- Great React support
- Organizations
Cons
- Newer platform
- Limited customization
- Pricing can add up
Supabase
Pros
- Open source
- Great free tier
- Real PostgreSQL
- Active community
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem
- Less mature
- Limited edge functions