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★ Winner
Clerk
Developer Tools
★ 4.9
rating
$25/mo
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Convex
Developer Tools
★ 4.4
rating
$25/mo
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Quick verdict
Clerk wins for react and next.js developers who want authentication with th.
Clerk has a 4.9 rating vs 4.4 for Convex. Convex is the better pick if you need developers building real-time apps who want a full backend solution.
Performance overview
Clerk
Convex
Overall
4.94.4
Ease of use
4.44.6
Value for money
4.94.4
Features
Side-by-side comparison
Choose based on your needs
Choose Clerk if...
Best for
React and Next.js developers who want authentication with the least possible setup
Fastest auth setup for React
Beautiful pre-built components
Choose Convex if...
Best for
Developers building real-time apps who want a full backend solution
Real-time sync just works
Excellent TypeScript DX