Head-to-head · Passkey Authentication Software
Hanko vs Iru Access
Hanko leads on 1 check, Iru Access on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHanko · 8.6/10
- Free planonly Hanko
- Free trialonly Iru Access
- Most featuresIru Access · 1 of 4
Hanko scores higher on our rubric for passkey authentication software: 8.6 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
Hanko offers free plan; Iru Access doesn't.
Hanko is the better fit for developers needing flexible passkey authentication. Iru Access is the better fit for security-focused workforce teams.
- Hanko fits best
Developers needing flexible passkey authentication
- Iru Access fits best
Security-focused workforce teams
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Side by side
| Feature | Hanko 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Iru Access 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in Passkey Authentication Software | #6 in Passkey Authentication Software |
| Best for | Developers needing flexible passkey authentication | Security-focused workforce teams |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $29/mo | Pricing on request · 14-day trial |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, macOS |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs | Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Hanko 0/4 · Iru Access 1/4 | ||
| Mobile SDKs | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Workforce authentication | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Directory sync | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Authentication policies | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment model | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Passkey types | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Included monthly users | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Hanko is an open-source authentication and user management platform for developers and organizations building customer-facing web and mobile applications. Passkeys using WebAuthn are central, while email passcodes, social login, OAuth… Read the review → |
Iru Access is a passwordless workforce identity and access product for IT and security teams. Its core approach combines device-bound passkeys with phishing-resistant authentication, one-step multifactor authentication, and device security… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Hanko — where it wins
- WebAuthn passkeys plus passwords, social login, SSO, and MFA
- Web, iOS, Android, API, cloud, private cloud, and self-hosted coverage
- Open-source Starter plan with 10,000 monthly active users and 2 projects
Where it doesn't
- SAML SSO costs $49/month per connection on Pro
- Pro pricing starts at $29/month before usage above 10,000 users
- Enterprise features include volume discounts but no published starting price
Iru Access — where it wins
- Device-bound, phishing-resistant passkeys support passwordless workforce access.
- SAML and OIDC SSO pair with SCIM and automatic group management.
- Posture checks, attribute sync, and configuration rollback support policy control.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is quote-based and requires contact with sales.
- Contracts are annual commitments billed annually.
- The desktop authenticator is listed for macOS 15.0.
- Hanko8.6/10 · Free plan
Flexible passkey authentication with open-source, hosted, and self-hosted options.
Visit HankoFull verdict → - Iru Access8.5/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial
A security-focused workforce access platform built around device-bound passkeys and policy controls.
Visit Iru AccessFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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