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Auth
Sign-up, login and user management.
Picks changed this week: none. These picks were first published on 2026-10-15.
Why it wins: Drop-in auth UI and user management with great React/Next.js support.
Pick something else if you're already on Supabase (Supabase Auth), want to own your auth code (Better Auth), or need enterprise SSO (WorkOS, Auth0).
Visit Clerk →Last verified 2026-10-16Alternatives
Supabase Auth
Best choice if you're already on Supabase.
Included in Supabase (Free: 50k MAU)Last verified 2026-10-16
Better Auth
Open-source TypeScript auth library you own.
Free, open source · optional paid dashboardLast verified 2026-10-16
WorkOS
SSO and enterprise features when you sell to companies.
AuthKit free to 1M users · SSO paidLast verified 2026-10-16Compare at a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Open source | Platform | Best for (our take) | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Clerk top | Free (50k MRU) · Pro $25/mo | No | API | Drop-in auth for React/Next.js | 2026-10-16 |
| Supabase Auth | Included in Supabase (Free: 50k MAU) | Yes (MIT) | Hosted, Self-hosted | Apps already on Supabase | 2026-10-16 |
| Better Auth | Free, open source · optional paid dashboard | Yes (MIT) | Library | Owning your auth code | 2026-10-16 |
| Auth0 | Free (25k MAU) · Essentials $35/mo | No | API | Enterprise identity | 2026-10-16 |
| WorkOS | AuthKit free to 1M users · SSO paid | No | API | SSO for B2B | 2026-10-16 |
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