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next-authvs@clerk/nextjs

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Weekly Downloads Leader
next-auth4.0M/wk
Security Grade Leader
Equal Rating100/100
TypeScript Ready
Both Native
Specification
next-authv4.24.15
@clerk/nextjsv7.9.19
Weekly Downloads4.0MWinner1.7M
Unpacked Size807.1 KB986.3 KB
Security Grade
A+(100/100)
A+(100/100)
Lifecycle Scripts Clean (No scripts) Clean (No scripts)
TypeScript Support Built-in Types (.d.ts) Built-in Types (.d.ts)
License TypeISCPERMISSIVEMITPERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies95
Active Maintainers36
Last ReleaseJul 20, 2026Oct 21, 2026
Install Commandnpm i next-authnpm i @clerk/nextjs
Full Security ReportView next-auth AuditView @clerk/nextjs Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, next-auth or @clerk/nextjs?
next-auth is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (4.0M/week) compared to @clerk/nextjs (1.7M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, next-auth or @clerk/nextjs?
next-auth has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while @clerk/nextjs holds 100/100 (Grade A+). Both packages have equal security standings.
Do next-auth and @clerk/nextjs provide TypeScript definitions?
next-auth includes built-in TypeScript types, while @clerk/nextjs includes native TypeScript definitions.
What licenses do next-auth and @clerk/nextjs use?
next-auth is published under the ISC license (PERMISSIVE), and @clerk/nextjs is licensed under MIT (PERMISSIVE).