Hanko
Passwordless authentication software
Identity management software
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What is Hanko
Hanko is a passwordless authentication product that helps application teams add passkeys (WebAuthn/FIDO2) and related sign-in flows to web applications. It targets developers building consumer or workforce login experiences who want to reduce reliance on passwords and one-time codes. The product typically integrates via APIs/SDKs and can be deployed in different environments depending on the chosen edition, with an emphasis on standards-based authentication.
Standards-based passkey support
Hanko centers on WebAuthn/FIDO2 passkeys rather than proprietary authentication methods. This can improve interoperability with modern browsers and platform authenticators and helps avoid vendor-specific credential formats. Standards alignment also supports common security reviews and compliance discussions because the underlying protocol is well documented.
Developer-oriented integration model
The product is designed to be embedded into applications through APIs/SDKs and configurable authentication flows. This approach fits teams that want to control UX and integrate authentication into existing front ends and back ends. It can reduce the need to adopt a full suite identity platform when the primary requirement is passwordless sign-in.
Flexible deployment options
Hanko is commonly positioned with options that can fit different hosting and control requirements (for example, self-managed versus hosted usage depending on edition). This can be useful for organizations with data residency constraints or internal security policies that restrict external identity services. Deployment flexibility can also support staged rollouts across environments (dev/test/prod).
Not a full IAM suite
Hanko focuses on passwordless authentication and related login flows rather than broad identity governance or enterprise IAM capabilities. Organizations needing complex directory synchronization, advanced lifecycle management, or extensive policy administration may require additional systems. This can increase integration work when compared with platforms that provide a wider identity stack in one product.
Passkey ecosystem dependencies
User experience and recovery flows depend on device and platform support for passkeys and on how users manage their platform credentials. Some user populations still require alternative methods (for example, email links or OTP) for onboarding, account recovery, or legacy devices. Supporting these fallbacks can add product and operational complexity.
Operational overhead for self-hosting
When deployed in a self-managed model, teams must operate and secure the authentication service, including updates, monitoring, and incident response. This shifts responsibility for availability and patching to the customer. For smaller teams, this can be more effort than using a fully managed identity service.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter (Free) | Free | 10,000 free monthly active users (MAU); 2 projects (paused when inactive); Passkeys, passwords, passwordless; Social SSO; Multi-factor authentication; Custom domain; Admin dashboard; Community support. |
| Pro | $29 per month + $0.01 per MAU over 10,000 | Includes 10,000 free MAU; 5 projects (additional projects $5/mo each); Passkeys/passwordless; Social SSO; MFA; Custom domain; Admin dashboard; Personal support (Slack/Discord); Team member invites; Webhooks; Admin API access; Custom SMTP server; SAML SSO available as an add-on ($49/mo per connection). |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Volume discounts; Unlimited projects; 99.99% SLA; Priority support; Extended audit log retention; Commercial license option for private cloud; Custom features & individualization. Contact sales. |
| Startup Plan | Apply (up to 1,000,000 MAU free for approved startups) | Special program: apply to get up to 1,000,000 MAU free. |
| Passkey Workshop / Consulting | Paid / bookable | Paid workshop/consulting for passkey implementation (book via site). |
