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Hanko

Freemium#17 of 45 in Biometric Authentication SoftwarePasskey Authentication Software Passwordless Authentication Software Customer Identity and Access Management Software

Hanko: Open-source passkeys and identity management with cloud or self-hosted deployment. Ranked #17 of 45 in Biometric Authentication Software by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source passkey authentication.

7.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.3 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Open-source passkey authentication
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$29/mo
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Open-source passkeys with biometric login and passwordless authentication
- Cloud, private cloud, and self-hosted deployment options
- APIs, SSO, MFA, and customizable web components
Where it doesn't
- Biometric scope is narrower than dedicated biometric products
- Starter is limited to 2 projects and community support
- SAML SSO costs $49/month per connection on Pro

Our verdict on Hanko

Hanko is an open-source authentication and user management platform for teams building customer-facing web and mobile applications. It supports passkeys using WebAuthn, including biometric login, alongside passwords, email passcodes, social login, OAuth connections, SAML SSO, and multi-factor authentication. Its user profile and credential management features extend beyond sign-in, while Hanko Elements and the Flow API support customized authentication experiences. Deployment options include Hanko Cloud, private cloud, and self-hosted environments.

The free Starter plan includes 10,000 monthly active users, 2 projects, passkeys, passwords, passwordless authentication, social SSO, multi-factor authentication, and community support. Pro starts at $29 per month and includes 10,000 free monthly active users, 5 projects, webhooks, and an Admin API. SAML SSO is available on Pro for $49 per month per connection. Enterprise adds volume discounts, a 99.99% uptime SLA, priority support, Private Cloud, and a commercial license option. This structure gives smaller teams a usable free entry point and adds operational and integration features as requirements grow.

Hanko fits organizations that want open-source authentication with control over deployment and a broad set of authentication methods. Its web, iOS, Android, API, and self-hosted support make it suitable for applications that need to connect authentication flows with a wider product stack. The main trade-off is focus: biometric capabilities are part of a broader identity platform rather than the depth of a dedicated biometric product. Teams prioritizing specialized biometric functionality should consider a narrower alternative, while teams seeking passkeys, MFA, SSO, APIs, and deployment choice should find Hanko a strong fit.

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Hanko pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Hanko fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$29/mo
Biometric methods	Not verified
Deployment model	Not verified
Supported platforms	Not verified
SDK languages	Not verified
Audit logs	Not verified
Included users	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android
Compliance & security	GDPR
Support	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	hanko.io
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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