Starter
Free
Free Hanko Cloud Starter tier for up to 10,000 monthly active users
- MAU allowance
- Includes 10,000 monthly active users and 2 projects
- Auth methods
- Passkeys, passwords, passwordless, social SSO, and MFA listed on pricing
Hanko
● Identity checkedAuthentication · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Hanko provides modern authentication and user management with passkeys, passwords, passwordless flows, social SSO, and MFA, delivered via Hanko Cloud or self-hosted open-source components. The cloud product targets developers integrating auth through APIs and UI elements with EU hosting on AWS Frankfurt.
- Category
- Authentication
- Free access
- Starter tier includes 10,000 monthly active users with passkeys, passwords, social SSO, MFA, and community support at no charge.
- API access
- Cloud tiers include Admin API and webhooks on Pro; Passkey API and open-source repos are linked from product pages.
Is Hanko right for you?
A good fit for
Product teams replacing legacy auth with passkey-first flows who want managed Hanko Cloud or self-hosted options.
Before you choose
Enterprise and SAML SSO add-ons use custom or per-connection fees beyond the listed Pro base price.
Passkey-ready auth platform
Hanko.io markets cloud and open-source authentication with passkeys, SSO, and MFA, tiered by monthly active users for growing applications.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter allowance | Pricing page lists Starter as free with 10,000 MAUs and 2 projects. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Pro pricing | Pro plan is advertised at $29 per month plus $0.01 per MAU above 10,000. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Hosting region | FAQ states Hanko Cloud is hosted in the AWS Frankfurt region in Germany. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
Understand the total cost
Hanko pricing & plans
Pro
$29.00 /mo
$29 per month plus $0.01 per monthly active user above 10,000 on Hanko Cloud Pro
- Projects
- Pro tier lists 5 projects with personal email and Slack support
- Integrations
- Includes webhooks and Admin API on the Pro plan card
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Frequently asked questions
What is a monthly active user (MAU)?
Hanko's FAQ defines an MAU as any user issued a session token at least once in a month, with repeat activity in the same month not increasing the count.
Where is Hanko Cloud hosted?
The pricing FAQ says Hanko Cloud runs exclusively in the AWS Frankfurt region in Germany.
What is Hanko used for?
Hanko provides modern authentication and user management with passkeys, passwords, passwordless flows, social SSO, and MFA, delivered via Hanko Cloud or self-hosted open-source components. The cloud product targets developers integrating auth through APIs and UI elements with EU hosting on AWS Frankfurt.
Does Hanko have a free plan?
Starter tier includes 10,000 monthly active users with passkeys, passwords, social SSO, MFA, and community support at no charge.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Hanko cost?
The listed monthly price is $29.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Hanko through an API?
Cloud tiers include Admin API and webhooks on Pro; Passkey API and open-source repos are linked from product pages.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Enterprise and SAML SSO add-ons use custom or per-connection fees beyond the listed Pro base price.
Price history
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