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Checkly vs Clerk

Checkly (Monitoring) and Clerk (Auth) take different approaches to development. Checkly: Synthetic monitoring and testing for APIs and browser transactions as code Clerk: Drop-in authentication with pre-built UI components optimized for React and Next.js

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Checkly

Synthetic monitoring and testing for APIs and browser transactions as code

Category
Monitoring
Subcategory
Uptime Monitoring
Pricing
Free (50 checks) / $30/mo
Tier
free
monitoringuptime monitoring
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Clerk

Drop-in authentication with pre-built UI components optimized for React and Next.js

Category
Auth
Subcategory
Auth Provider
Pricing
Free (10K MAU) / Pro $25/mo
Tier
free
authauth provider

Key differences

DimensionChecklyClerk
PricingFree (50 checks) / $30/moFree (10K MAU) / Pro $25/mo
PlatformUptime MonitoringAuth Provider
Capabilitiesmonitoring, uptime monitoringauth, auth provider

Choose Checkly if...

  • Checkly fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Choose Clerk if...

  • Clerk fits your specific workflow and team preferences

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Frequently asked questions

Is Checkly or Clerk better for beginners?
Both tools are accessible. Checkly and Clerk are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, Checkly or Clerk?
Both have a free pricing model. Checkly: Free (50 checks) / $30/mo. Clerk: Free (10K MAU) / Pro $25/mo. Compare their specific plans to find the best value.
Can I use Checkly and Clerk together?
Yes — Checkly (Monitoring) and Clerk (Auth) serve different roles and can complement each other in a project.

Verdict

Checkly and Clerk solve different problems. Choose based on whether you need a monitoring or a auth.

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