Better Auth vs Hanko
Better Auth vs Hanko: which to choose
Better Auth has the larger community with 28.9k GitHub stars against 7.3k for Hanko, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but Better Auth starts lower at $0/mo versus $29/mo for Hanko.
Choose Better Auth if you lean toward typescript and auth; choose Hanko if passkeys and webauthn matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Better Auth or Hanko better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Better Auth has 28.9k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while Hanko has 7.3k stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Better Auth cheaper than Hanko?▾
Better Auth starts at $0/mo while Hanko starts at $29/mo. Better Auth has a free plan. Hanko has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Better Auth and Hanko?▾
Better Auth is tagged as typescript, auth, open-source while Hanko is tagged as passkeys, webauthn, passwordless. Better Auth uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 28.9k GitHub stars. Hanko uses a freemium model with 7.3k GitHub stars.
Does Better Auth or Hanko have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Better Auth and Hanko offer a free plan.