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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Clerk vs Okta
SaaS Developers · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Clerk | Okta |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/mo | $2/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | N/A | 200 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Authentication & Identity | Authentication & Identity |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CCPA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 7 listed |
Clerk — Key Specs
- ✓Drop-in React components for sign-in, sign-up, and user profile — 15-minute integration
- ✓Multi-tenancy with Organizations built-in — no custom RBAC required for B2B SaaS
- ✓Passkey, WebAuthn, and magic link support included on all plans
- ✓Webhooks on every auth event for syncing users to Supabase, Stripe, or your database
Okta — Key Specs
- ✓Universal directory manages identities across all apps from a single control plane
- ✓Lifecycle management automates user provisioning and deprovisioning via SCIM
- ✓Adaptive MFA applies contextual risk scoring to each login without user friction
- ✓Workforce Identity and Customer Identity both on one platform — single contract
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Clerk or Okta?+
Okta starts at $2/mo, which is lower than Clerk at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Clerk or Okta?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR, CCPA. Okta additionally supports ISO27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Clerk is evaluated for SaaS Developers in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. Okta has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 25 June 2026
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