Market map / Authentication technologies
Hanko
Open-source, passkey-first authentication and user management.
- Category
- Open-source passkey authentication
- Lane
- Authentication technologies
- Founded
- 2018
- Ownership
- Private; open-source company
- HQ
- Kiel, Germany
Summary
An open-source authentication solution centered on passkeys, offering both a passkey API and a full auth product, self-hosted or via Hanko Cloud. European and developer-oriented.
Best for
Developers wanting open-source, passkey-first auth to self-host or run managed.
Consider if
You want a large incumbent or a full enterprise CIAM suite.
Strengths
- Open-source, passkey-first
- API or full auth product
- Self-host or managed cloud
Considerations
- Smaller, younger vendor
- Authentication focus