| Attribute |  ClerkOther license |  WorkOSOther license |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Primary focus | Drop-in authentication and user management for web and mobile apps | Enterprise-readiness APIs: SSO, SCIM directory sync and audit logs |
| Deployment | Not specified | Not specified |
| Source model | Other license | Other license |
| Pricing model | freemium | freemium |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Windows desktop | Not specified | Not specified |
| Mobile app | Not specified | Not specified |
| Overview | Clerk provides pre-built authentication UI, session management and user management for developers, via SDKs for React, Next.js and other frameworks, with a free Hobby tier and paid Pro/Business plans. | WorkOS provides APIs for enterprise-readiness features, SSO, SCIM directory sync, audit logs and RBAC, that SaaS companies embed to sell into large enterprise customers, with a free tier up to 1M monthly active users via AuthKit. |
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