Hanko
Open-source, privacy-first authentication for modern applications, featuring passkeys, 2FA, and SSO with full data control.
Overview
Hanko is a comprehensive authentication platform designed to provide modern, secure, and user-friendly login experiences. It champions a privacy-first approach, offering features like passkeys, two-factor authentication (2FA), and Single Sign-On (SSO). The platform is built with flexibility in mind, allowing users to choose between a fully managed Hanko Cloud service or self-hosting the open-source core, ensuring full control over data and preventing vendor lock-in. The core value proposition of Hanko lies in its ability to empower developers with robust authentication tools while maintaining a strong emphasis on privacy and user experience. With pre-built UI components (Hanko Elements) and a powerful JavaScript SDK, developers can quickly integrate advanced authentication flows into their applications. Hanko aims to make secure and compliant authentication accessible and manageable for any project, from small startups to larger enterprises.
Pricing
STARTER
- 10,000 free monthly active users
- 2 projects (paused when inactive)
- Passkeys, passwords, passwordless
- Social SSO
- Multi-factor authentication
- Admin dashboard
- Community support
PRO
- 10,000 free monthly active users
- 5 projects ($5/mo per additional)
- Passkeys, passwords, passwordless
- Social SSO
- Multi-factor authentication
- Admin dashboard
- Personal support (Slack, Discord)
- SAML SSO ($49/mo per connection)
- Team member invites
- Webhooks
- Admin API access
- Custom SMTP server
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong focus on privacy and GDPR compliance, being made in Europe.
- Offers both self-hosted and cloud options, providing flexibility and preventing vendor lock-in.
- Open-source nature allows for transparency, community contributions, and customizability.
- Modern authentication methods like passkeys enhance security and user experience.
- Pre-built UI components (Hanko Elements) simplify integration and accelerate development.
- Supports a range of authentication methods including 2FA and SSO, catering to diverse needs.
Cons
- Integrating a new authentication system can still require significant development effort, even with SDKs.
- While open-source, advanced features or dedicated support might be tied to paid plans.
- The concept of passkeys is still relatively new to many users, potentially requiring education or fallback options.
- Reliance on a third-party service (even if self-hostable) introduces an external dependency for core user management.
- Customizing the pre-built UI components extensively might require deeper understanding of the underlying framework.
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Best For
- Integrating modern, secure authentication into new web applications.
- Migrating existing applications to a passkey-first authentication strategy.
- Building applications that require strong privacy compliance (e.g., GDPR).
- Developers looking for an open-source authentication solution with self-hosting capabilities.
- SaaS platforms needing flexible authentication options including 2FA and SSO.
- Applications where user experience and security are paramount.
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