Clerk for Startups

Discounted Clerk Pro (authentication and user management) for early-stage startups, on top of a generous free tier.

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Clerk for Startups is a security, legal and HR perk from Clerk, free for startups, for startups under 1 year old that have raised under $5M.

Value: Free for startups
Who qualifies: Any startup
Benefit type: Discount
Terms: Stated by provider

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What you get

Inside Clerk for Startups

Discount on Clerk Pro features (SMS codes, RBAC, allowlist/blocklist, device tracking/revocation, custom session duration) for eligible startups; base free tier covers first 50,000 monthly active users and 100 monthly active organizations.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Idea Pre-seed Seed Series A

Funding / backing: Any startup
Startup stage: Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Funding-raised cap: Under $5.0M raised
Company age: Under 1 year old
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Discount for eligible early-stage window (up to ~1 year after launch).
Other requirements: Eligibility up to ~1 year after launch and up to ~$5M in venture funding; apply while signed into a Clerk account with an application created.

How to claim

How to apply for Clerk for Startups

What to have ready

Proof you have raised under $5.0M
Confirmation you were founded within the last 1 year

Steps to apply

1Sign in to Clerk, create an application
2apply at clerk.com/startups.

Good to know: Merged duplicate listings. Free tier (50k MAU) is available to everyone; the startup program adds discounted Pro features. No fixed headline USD value.

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Source: The provider's official program page

Value is the headline maximum Clerk advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not affiliated with the programs listed. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

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Questions

Clerk for Startups: common questions

What do you get with Clerk for Startups?

Clerk for Startups is free for startups.

Who qualifies for Clerk for Startups?

Clerk for Startups is for idea-stage, pre-seed, seed and Series A startups under 1 year old that have raised under $5M. Eligibility up to ~1 year after launch and up to ~$5M in venture funding; apply while signed into a Clerk account with an application created.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Clerk for Startups?

No. Clerk for Startups is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Clerk for Startups?

How long do I have to use Clerk for Startups, and does it expire?

Discount for eligible early-stage window (up to ~1 year after launch).

Is Clerk for Startups available outside the US?

Clerk for Startups is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.