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★ Winner
Clerk
Developer Tools
★ 4.9
rating
$25/mo
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tier
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Supabase
Developer Tools
★ 4.5
rating
$25/mo (Pro)
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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 4.5 for Supabase. Supabase is the better pick if you need developers who want a firebase-like experience with real postgresql and open-sou.
Performance overview
Clerk
Supabase
Overall
4.94.5
Ease of use
4.44.2
Value for money
4.94.1
Features
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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 Supabase if...
Best for
Developers who want a Firebase-like experience with real PostgreSQL and open-source flexibility.
Real PostgreSQL — no proprietary database lock-in
Auth, storage, and real-time included out of the box