Hanko vs Stack Auth
Hanko vs Stack Auth: which to choose
Hanko has the larger community with 7.3k GitHub stars against 6.8k for Stack Auth, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but Stack Auth starts lower at $0/mo versus $29/mo for Hanko.
Choose Hanko if you lean toward passkeys and webauthn; choose Stack Auth if auth and open-source 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 Stack Auth better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Hanko has 7.3k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while Stack Auth has 6.8k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Hanko cheaper than Stack Auth?▾
Hanko starts at $29/mo while Stack Auth starts at $0/mo. Hanko has a free plan. Stack Auth has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Hanko and Stack Auth?▾
Hanko is tagged as passkeys, webauthn, passwordless while Stack Auth is tagged as auth, open-source, self-hosted. Hanko uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 7.3k GitHub stars. Stack Auth uses a open-source model with 6.8k GitHub stars.
Does Hanko or Stack Auth have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Hanko and Stack Auth offer a free plan.