Hanko

Hanko is a Germany-based company that specializes in privacy-focused authentication and user management.

It provides a modern, open-source alternative to popular authentication solutions like Auth0 and Clerk. Hanko's flexible authentication platform is built around a REST API, allowing developers to easily integrate login and identity features into their web applications. The company emphasizes a privacy-first approach, offering both cloud-hosted and self-hosted deployment options. This flexibility enables customers to choose between Hanko Cloud and their own infrastructure without being locked in. Hanko's services include managed authentication, user management, and a suite of features such as passkeys, two-factor authentication, and single sign-on. Additionally, Hanko Elements provides lightweight web components for quick integration of authentication flows into applications.