Clerk's pricing structure is complex due to its low usage caps and reliance on costly add-ons, making budgeting and forecasting challenging for businesses. In contrast, WorkOS offers a transparent and predictable pricing option with a modular approach that seamlessly scales with business growth, supporting up to 1 million Monthly Active Users (MAUs) for free, and providing automatic volume discounts once the 16th connection is reached. Additionally, WorkOS includes features like user impersonation, SCIM, audit logs, and organization-scoped authentication policies in its base SKU, whereas Clerk requires add-ons for these features, which can lead to unexpected costs. Overall, WorkOS provides a more cost-effective and scalable solution for businesses looking for enterprise identity features with straightforward pricing.