Hanko
Modern authentication with passkeys, on your terms
Founded
2018
Starting Price
$0
Category
Security & IT
Last updated March 8, 2026
About Hanko
Hanko is an open-source authentication and user management platform built for the passkey era. It provides a complete solution for user onboarding, login, and account management with support for passkeys, passwords, MFA, social logins, and SAML SSO. Available as a managed cloud service or for self-hosting.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Open source with no vendor lock-in — switch between self-hosted and cloud anytime
- Built-in passkey support with FIDO2 certification for phishing-resistant authentication
- Framework-agnostic Web Components that integrate into any tech stack
- Generous free tier with 10,000 monthly active users included
- Privacy-first approach with data minimalism principles built in
Key Features
Passkey Authentication
FIDO2-certified passkey support for passwordless login using biometrics like fingerprint or face recognition
Hanko Elements
Customizable Web Components for login, registration, and account management that work with any web framework
Multi-Method Auth
Support for passwords, MFA, passkeys, social logins, and SAML SSO with flexible configuration
Passkey API & SDK
Dedicated API and SDK for passkey creation, authentication, transactions, and user self-service management
Self-Hosting Option
Fully open-source with the option to self-host or use Hanko Cloud, eliminating vendor lock-in
Conditional UI
Browser automatically prompts users to log in with stored passkeys, removing the need for traditional sign-in buttons
Social Login Integration
Built-in support for third-party identity providers like Google, GitHub, Apple, and more
Pricing
Free
$0
- Up to 10,000 monthly active users
- 2 production projects
- Passkeys & passwords
- Social logins
- Community support
Best For
SaaS Applications
Add modern passwordless authentication to web apps with minimal integration effort using Hanko Elements
Developer-First Auth
Replace complex auth implementations with a self-hostable, open-source solution that supports all modern methods
Privacy-Compliant Products
Meet GDPR and privacy requirements with data-minimalist authentication that can be self-hosted in your own infrastructure
Startup MVPs
Launch quickly with the free tier supporting up to 10,000 users, or apply for the startup plan with 1M MAU free
