Hanko
Open source authentication platform supporting passkeys, 2FA, SSO, and social login. Self-host or use Hanko Cloud, with full control over your data and no lock-in.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/teamhanko/hanko or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed AWS Cognito.
Replaces 5 paid apps
up to $30/mo ($360/yr) in subscriptions
Hanko FAQ
Common questions
Is Hanko free and open source?+
Hanko is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Open source authentication platform supporting passkeys, 2FA, SSO, and social login. Self-host or use Hanko Cloud, with full control over your data and no lock-in.
What paid software does Hanko replace?+
Hanko serves as a free replacement for 5 paid SaaS applications: AWS Cognito, Clerk, FrontEgg, Stytch, WorkOS, saving up to $30/month ($360/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Hanko?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/teamhanko/hanko or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Hanko?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed AWS Cognito.