Hanko — Free Plan for Startups

Deal Highlights

Hanko — Passkey-First Authentication for Modern Apps

Hanko is an open-source authentication platform built around passkeys — the new passwordless standard backed by Apple, Google, and Microsoft. Instead of retrofitting passkeys into a password-based system, Hanko is designed passkey-first with password fallback.

The Post-Password Era

Passwords are the number one security vulnerability. Passkeys replace them with biometric authentication — Face ID, fingerprint, Windows Hello — that is phishing-resistant and faster than typing passwords. Hanko makes implementing passkeys straightforward.

Drop-In Web Components

Hanko provides pre-built web components for login and registration. Add a script tag and a custom element — the auth UI renders with passkey support, email fallback, and user management built in. Works with any web framework.

Open Source

Self-host Hanko for complete control. The authentication server, web components, and admin API are all open-source. No vendor lock-in.

Hanko vs Auth0

Auth0 is a full CIAM platform. Hanko is focused on passkey-first authentication with a simpler API. Auth0 for complex enterprise auth. Hanko for modern passkey-first experiences.

Getting Started

1. Self-host with Docker or use Hanko Cloud
2. Add the web component to your login page
3. Users register and authenticate with passkeys
4. Manage users through the admin API

Pricing

Self-hosted is free and open-source. Hanko Cloud free for up to 10,000 MAUs.

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