Hanko alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Hanko: AGPL licence for the self-hosted server, and SAML SSO is a paid add-on per connection. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Hanko, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Pocket ID currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	StStytch	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	62.6
2	ClClerk	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	57.2

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1. StytchTop pick
Best for: Developers who want flexible auth APIs with fraud and bot protection built in
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Hanko
Managed passkeys and passwordless with strong fraud protection.
Pros
Strong built-in fraud, bot and device intelligence
Separate, well-designed models for consumer and B2B apps
Generous free tier including SSO connections
Cons
Cloud only, with no self-hosted option
Branding removal is a paid add-on
Future roadmap now tied to Twilio's plans
Visit Stytch Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Stytch a good Hanko alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
10,000 monthly active users
Checked Oct 25, 2026stytch.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free SSO
5 SSO or SCIM connections
Checked Oct 25, 2026stytch.com(opens source in a new tab)
Branding removal
$99 add-on
Checked Oct 25, 2026stytch.com(opens source in a new tab)
Owner
Twilio
Checked Oct 25, 2026stytch.com(opens source in a new tab)
Cl
2. Clerk
Best for: React and Next.js developers who want polished sign-in screens working in minutes
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Hanko
Managed service with passkeys and polished prebuilt components.
Pros
Prebuilt, customisable UI components save weeks of work
Excellent Next.js and React integration
Generous free tier per application
Cons
Cloud only; user data cannot be self-hosted
Enterprise SSO connections are billed individually
Less flexible than code-first libraries for unusual flows
Visit Clerk Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Clerk a good Hanko alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Up to 50,000 monthly retained users per app
Checked Oct 25, 2026clerk.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro price
$20/month billed annually
Checked Oct 25, 2026clerk.com(opens source in a new tab)
Extra SSO connection
$75/month each
Checked Oct 25, 2026clerk.com(opens source in a new tab)
Compliance
SOC 2 Type 2
Checked Oct 25, 2026clerk.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Hanko alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Hanko alternative for most people

Pocket ID

Even simpler self-hosted passkey login, as an OIDC provider for your apps.

Best Hanko alternative for a free option

Logto

Open-source with a larger feature set including organisations and RBAC.

Best Hanko alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Stytch

Managed passkeys and passwordless with strong fraud protection.

Best Hanko alternative for open source

SuperTokens

Open-source alternative with a permissive self-hosting model.

Best Hanko alternative for self-hosting

Pocket ID

Even simpler self-hosted passkey login, as an OIDC provider for your apps.

Best Hanko alternative for iPhone and Android

Clerk

Managed service with passkeys and polished prebuilt components.

Best Hanko alternative for working in the browser

Stytch

Managed passkeys and passwordless with strong fraud protection.

Hanko alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Hanko?

Pocket ID ranks first right now. Even simpler self-hosted passkey login, as an OIDC provider for your apps. Stytch and Logto follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Hanko?

Yes. Pocket ID (open source), Stytch (free plan + paid), Logto (open source) and Clerk (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Hanko?

Yes: Pocket ID, Logto and SuperTokens. Pocket ID, Logto and SuperTokens can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Hanko?

The complaints we hear most: AGPL licence for the self-hosted server; SAML SSO is a paid add-on per connection; smaller ecosystem than established providers.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Hanko, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.