Clerk vs Hanko
Clerk vs Hanko: which to choose
Hanko has the larger community with 7.3k GitHub stars against 1.7k for Clerk, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but Clerk starts lower at $25/mo versus $29/mo for Hanko.
Choose Clerk if you lean toward auth and sso; 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 Clerk or Hanko better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Clerk has 1.7k GitHub stars and uses a freemium 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 Clerk cheaper than Hanko?▾
Clerk starts at $25/mo while Hanko starts at $29/mo. Clerk has a free plan. Hanko has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Clerk and Hanko?▾
Clerk is tagged as auth, sso, mfa while Hanko is tagged as passkeys, webauthn, passwordless. Clerk uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 1.7k GitHub stars. Hanko uses a freemium model with 7.3k GitHub stars.
Does Clerk or Hanko have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Clerk and Hanko offer a free plan.