Clerk Hobby plan

Clerk's free Hobby plan has no credit card requirement and covers up to 50,000 monthly retained users per app.

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Clerk Hobby plan is a developer tools perk from Clerk, free up to 50,000 MRU per app, with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Clerk Hobby plan

The Hobby plan is free with no credit card required.
It includes unlimited applications, 50,000 monthly retained users per app, up to 3 dashboard seats, prebuilt sign-up, sign-in and profile UIs, and a fixed 7-day session lifetime.
SSO connections and multi-factor authentication are not included.
The Pro plan is $25 a month, or $20 billed annually.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Hobby plan No card

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free plan with no time limit.
Other requirements: The Hobby plan has a fixed 7-day session lifetime and no SSO connections. Custom session lifetime, multi-factor authentication and removal of Clerk branding are on the Pro plan.

How to claim

How to apply for Clerk Hobby plan

Steps to apply

1Start for free on clerk.com/pricing.
2No credit card required.

Good to know: Plans read on clerk.com/pricing on October 28, 2026.

Apply at Clerk

Source: The provider's official program page

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Other ways to get a deal on Clerk

Mercury gives its customers a deal on Clerk. It is separate from Clerk Hobby plan, with its own conditions, and partners usually allow one startup deal per company, so compare who qualifies before you apply.

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- New Clerk users can redeem this discount
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Questions

Clerk Hobby plan: common questions

Is Clerk free?

Yes, Clerk can be used for free. Free up to 50,000 MRU per app. As stated on Clerk's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Clerk Hobby plan?

Clerk Hobby plan is open to any startup, with no funding required. The Hobby plan has a fixed 7-day session lifetime and no SSO connections. Custom session lifetime, multi-factor authentication and removal of Clerk branding are on the Pro plan.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Clerk Hobby plan?

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

How do I apply for Clerk Hobby plan?

Start for free on clerk.com/pricing. No credit card required.

How long do I have to use Clerk Hobby plan, and does it expire?

Free plan with no time limit.

Is Clerk Hobby plan available outside the US?

Clerk Hobby plan is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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