Side by side
Hanko vs Ory
Both stand on biometric authentication software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Hanko combines multiple authentication methods with customizable components and several hosting choices. Check the Cloud region and plan support details when deciding whether it fits your app.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Ory combines identity capabilities with self-hosted and managed deployment choices. Teams needing B2B authentication should note that it is listed for Growth and Enterprise, not the lower two tiers.
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| Hanko | Ory | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | pro: $29 a month | Ory Network Production: $770 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hanko.io | ory.com |
| On biometric authentication software | #6 of 45 | #2 of 45 |
Hanko: what it does well
- Supports passkeys, passwords, MFA, and single sign-on.
- Customizable web components cover onboarding, login, and accounts.
- Can be hosted on customer-owned servers.
- Cloud tiers include 10,000 free monthly active users.
What to know first
- Hanko Cloud is hosted only in AWS Frankfurt.
- ISO 27001 is listed as in progress.
- Pro costs $29 a month.
Ory: what it does well
- Offers self-hosted and managed cloud deployment options
- Lists authentication, SSO, MFA, and fine-grained permissions
- Integrations include GitHub and Google Workspace
- States HTTPS with TLS 1.2+ and AES-256 at rest
What to know first
- B2B authentication is unavailable on Developer and Production
- Production costs $770 a year
- Growth costs $9,350 a year