Open-Source IAM
Hanko
Capability scores
Methodology →- Authentication
- 4.5
- SSO & Federation
- 4.5
- Authorization
- 4.0
- Lifecycle & Provisioning
- 3.5
- MFA & Passwordless
- 5.0
- Governance & Audit
- 3.0
- Developer Experience
- 4.5
- Deployment Flexibility
- 5.0
- Pricing Transparency
- 5.0
- Support & Ecosystem
- 3.0
Scored 0–5 against a published rubric. Independent analysis, no vendor sponsorship.
Overview
Hanko is an open-source, passkey-first authentication solution from Germany, providing passwordless login components and a backend for FIDO2 and passkeys.
Capability deep-dive
Passkey-first design, clean components, and OSS licensing are the strengths for modern passwordless builds. It is focused on authentication, so it is not a full identity platform, and the ecosystem is still maturing.
Pricing
Open-source free; managed cloud usage-based.
Bottom line
A strong open-source choice for teams going passkey-first.
Independent editorial review. Author: Deepak Gupta. Last evaluated 2026-06-10.