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2Faktor vs Clerk
Short answer: Pick 2Faktor if you want shared two-factor authentication with granular permissions; pick Clerk if you want turnkey auth and user management. Both have a free plan.
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Which to pick
Pick 2Faktor if you want…
- Shared two-factor authentication with granular permissions
- Integrations with iOS or Android (on 2Faktor's list, not Clerk's)
Pick Clerk if you want…
- Turnkey auth and user management
- Comprehensive user management
- Integrations with Next.js, React or Expo (on Clerk's list, not 2Faktor's)
Side by side
- What it is
- 2Faktor:2Faktor is a web and mobile app that lets teams securely share and manage 2FA tokens.
- Clerk:Clerk provides embeddable UI components, APIs, and dashboards for full-stack user authentication, management, and billing.
- Best for
- 2Faktor:Shared two-factor authentication with granular permissions
- Clerk:Turnkey auth and user management
- Who it’s for
- 2Faktor:MSPs, teams, content creators and any business needing shared 2FA.
- Clerk:Developers building web or mobile apps that need authentication, multi-tenant user management, and subscription billing.
- Pricing
- 2Faktor:Freemium
- Clerk:Freemium
- Free plan or trial
- 2Faktor:Free plan (Free) · Free trial
- Clerk:Free plan (Hobby) · Free trial
- Plans
- 2Faktor:Free $0.00 · Premium $3.00 · Business $4.00
- Clerk:Hobby $0 · Pro $20 per month, billed annually · Business $250 per month, billed annually
- Works with
- 2Faktor:iOS, Android
- Clerk:Next.js, React, Expo, React Router, Astro, Supabase, Convex, Vercel
2Faktor features
- End-to-End Encryption. Tokens are encrypted with your password so even the provider cannot see them.
- Web & Mobile Apps. Access your tokens from any browser or iOS/Android device.
- 1-Click Copy. Copy a token with a single click, no typing or screenshots needed.
- Granular Sharing. Create folders and assign custom read/write permissions per user or guest.
- Multi-Account Access. Switch between personal, group and client accounts without re-logging.
- Token Folders. Organize tokens into folders and share them across or beyond your organization.
Clerk features
- Pre-built UI components. Drop-in React components for sign-up, sign-in, profile, organization and billing UI.
- Multi-tenancy & org management. Components and APIs to create organizations, switch accounts, invite members and manage roles.
- MFA & advanced security. Built-in multifactor authentication, bot detection, passkeys and SOC 2/CCPA compliance.
- Session & device management. Full session lifecycle with active device monitoring and revocation.
- Billing & subscriptions. Ready-to-use subscription billing UI, plan definition and revenue tracking.
- SDKs for modern frameworks. Libraries for Next.js, React, Expo, React Router, Astro and more.
- API keys & machine auth. Generate secure API keys and M2M tokens for user-scoped access.
- CLI for AI agents. Command-line tool to configure Clerk without leaving the terminal.
2Faktor vs Clerk FAQ
What is the difference between 2Faktor and Clerk?+
Clerk: Full user management platform, broader than just 2FA sharing.
Should I use 2Faktor or Clerk?+
Pick 2Faktor if you want shared two-factor authentication with granular permissions or integrations with iOS or Android (on 2Faktor's list, not Clerk's). Pick Clerk if you want turnkey auth and user management, comprehensive user management or integrations with Next.js, React or Expo (on Clerk's list, not 2Faktor's).
Is 2Faktor or Clerk free?+
2Faktor has a free plan and paid plans. Clerk has a free plan (Hobby) and paid plans.
Do 2Faktor and Clerk integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: 2Faktor lists iOS and Android; Clerk lists Next.js, React, Expo, React Router and 4 more.
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