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About Hanko
What is Hanko?
Hanko is an open-source authentication and user management platform built for modern web and mobile apps. It provides passkeys, passwords, passwordless login, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and social SSO — all under your control. Deploy on your own infrastructure or use the managed Hanko Cloud.
What problem does Hanko solve?
Hanko eliminates vendor lock-in and high costs of proprietary auth services like Auth0, Clerk, or Firebase Auth. Developers get a privacy-first, scalable alternative that keeps user data on their servers. It also solves password fatigue by supporting passkeys and biometric authentication, reducing friction and improving security.
Who is Hanko for?
Hanko is ideal for SaaS startups, B2C apps, and B2B platforms that need a flexible, self-hostable auth solution. It’s perfect for developers who want full control over their user authentication stack. It is not for non-technical teams who prefer fully managed, no-code login integrations — Hanko requires API or SDK implementation.
Real use cases
Use Hanko to add passkey login to your e‑commerce store, enable MFA for your SaaS dashboard, or deploy passwordless authentication in your mobile app. Its FIDO2-certified Passkey API can integrate into existing auth systems, and the White-Label Authenticator App lets you offer push-based authentication under your own brand.
Key features
- Passkeys, Passwords & Passwordless — Offer biometric login, traditional passwords, or one-time passcodes for flexible user entry.
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) — Protect accounts with security keys or authenticator apps for an extra layer of security.
- Social SSO — Let users sign in quickly with Google and other providers.
- SAML SSO (Pro plan add-on) — Enable enterprise single sign-on for corporate users.
- Custom Domain & Admin Dashboard — Brand your login experience and manage users from a central interface.
- Webhooks & Admin API — Automate user management workflows and integrate with your backend.
- Open Source & Self-Hostable — Deploy on your own infrastructure with no vendor lock-in.
SaaSpartout Score
7.4
/10
Editorial score from our review methodology — not user ratings.
Hanko Pricing
Hanko pricing: Free – $29/mo. Billing model: Free.
Starter (Free)
10,000 free monthly active users, 2 projects, passkeys/passwords/passwordless, social SSO, MFA, custom domain, admin dashboard, community support. No credit card required.
Pro ($29/month)
10,000 free MAUs then $0.01 per MAU above that, 5 projects, passkeys/passwords/passwordless, social SSO, MFA, custom domain, admin dashboard, personal support (Email, Slack), team member invites, webhooks, admin API, custom SMTP, SAML SSO ($49/mo per connection).
Enterprise (Custom)
Volume discounts, all Pro features, 99.99% uptime SLA, priority support, admin dashboard SSO, extended audit log retention, commercial license option, private cloud, custom features. Contact for pricing.
Startup plan available: 1 million MAUs free for eligible startups.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hanko cost?
Hanko Cloud offers a Free Starter plan (10,000 MAUs), a Pro plan at $29/month plus $0.01 per MAU over 10,000, and custom Enterprise pricing. Self-hosting is free and open source.
Is Hanko free to use?
Yes, the Starter plan is free for up to 10,000 monthly active users and includes most core features. The open-source version can also be self-hosted at no cost.
What is Hanko used for?
Hanko is used for user authentication and management in web and mobile apps — including passkeys, passwords, MFA, and social login. It’s an open-source alternative to Auth0 and Firebase Auth.
Who is Hanko best for?
Hanko is best for developers and SaaS teams who need a flexible, self-hostable authentication solution with passkey support and no vendor lock-in. Also great for startups with high user counts.
Does Hanko support passkeys?
Yes, Hanko has a FIDO2-certified Passkey API for adding biometric passkey login, supporting both web and mobile devices.
What are the top alternatives to Hanko?
Top alternatives include Auth0, Clerk, Firebase Auth, AWS Cognito, and Keycloak. Hanko stands out for being open source, privacy-first, and free to self-host.
