Hanko

Open-source auth platform with passkeys, privacy-first, and zero vendor lock-in

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Added Jul 2026

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What is Hanko?

Hanko is an open-source authentication and user management platform for modern web and mobile apps. It provides a developer-friendly alternative to Auth0, Clerk, Firebase Auth, AWS Cognito, and Keycloak, featuring passkeys, passwords, MFA, SSO, and full deployment control. Built with privacy-first principles and no vendor lock-in, it enables secure and user-friendly authentication fully under developer control.

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Key Features of Hanko

Passkey authentication
Password authentication
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Security keys support
Authenticator app support
OAuth integration (Google)
Open source
Full deployment control
Privacy-first architecture

Who Should Use Hanko?

Secure user authentication for web applications

User management for mobile apps

Implementing passwordless login flows

Adding multi-factor authentication to applications

Replacing proprietary auth providers with open-source alternative

Building privacy-respecting authentication systems

Hanko: Pros & Cons

✓Pros

Open source with no vendor lock-in
Fully customizable deployment
Privacy-first design
Supports modern authentication methods (passkeys, passwords, MFA)
SSO capabilities
Developer-friendly alternative to major auth providers
No credit card required for trial

Frequently Asked Questions about Hanko

What is Hanko?

Hanko is an open-source authentication and user management platform for modern web and mobile apps that provides passkeys, passwords, MFA, and SSO capabilities.

How does Hanko differ from Auth0 or Clerk?

Hanko is open source with no vendor lock-in, giving you full control over your deployment, while being privacy-first and developer-friendly.

What authentication methods does Hanko support?

Hanko supports passkey authentication, password authentication, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) via security keys or authenticator apps, and OAuth integration with providers like Google.

Is there a free trial?

Yes, you can try Hanko for free without requiring a credit card.