Hanko vs Lucia
Hanko vs Lucia: which to choose
Lucia has the larger community with 10.5k 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 Lucia starts lower at $0/mo versus $29/mo for Hanko.
Choose Hanko if you lean toward passkeys and webauthn; choose Lucia if open-source and sessions matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hanko or Lucia better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Hanko has 7.3k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while Lucia has 10.5k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Hanko cheaper than Lucia?▾
Hanko starts at $29/mo while Lucia starts at $0/mo. Hanko has a free plan. Lucia has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Hanko and Lucia?▾
Hanko is tagged as passkeys, webauthn, passwordless while Lucia is tagged as open-source, sessions, self-hosted. Hanko uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 7.3k GitHub stars. Lucia uses a open-source model with 10.5k GitHub stars.
Does Hanko or Lucia have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Hanko and Lucia offer a free plan.