Checked November 2026.
Hanko is an open-source authentication platform that handles user onboarding and login flows for web applications. It is GDPR-compliant and hosted in Europe, offering a self-hosted option or a managed cloud service (Hanko Cloud) with no vendor lock-in.
Hanko supports a range of authentication methods that can be configured and combined based on application requirements:
Login identifiers supported include email addresses and usernames.
The platform provides pre-built UI components called Hanko Elements, which are framework-agnostic Web Components. These components cover login, user onboarding, and account management, and can be embedded directly into web applications without redirecting users. They support custom CSS for branding alignment.
A JavaScript SDK is available (Hanko v2) for building custom login experiences. Hanko Elements work across any web technology stack due to their reliance on standard Web Components.
Deployment options include:
The platform is trusted by 10,000+ developers and used by organizations including SAP, Papermark, volt.io, and others.
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Common questions about Hanko: features, pricing and alternatives.
Hanko is a product by Hanko in the CIAM category. It covers Authentication, MFA and SSO.
Hanko is a commercial product. For pricing, visit https://hanko.io/ or contact Hanko.
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Hanko is available as cloud or on-premises (hybrid). It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. Pricing is commercial. Ask Hanko for pricing and support terms.
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