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Best Hanko alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

The best Hanko alternatives are Stytch, Logto, Clerk, Auth0, and Descope — here's how their published pricing compares. The cheapest paid entry point among them is Stytch at $1 per month.

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5 Hanko alternatives compared

Each "cheapest paid tier" below is the lowest paid monthly (or annual-equivalent) price the competitor publishes on its own pricing page. Custom-quote and usage-based add-ons aren't included; click any tool for its full per-tier breakdown.

Alternative Category Cheapest paid tier Why switch Full pricing
Stytch Developer auth (ciam) $1 (Pay As You Go base) Usage-based auth with 10K free MAUs and no hard caps. See all tiers →
Logto Developer auth (ciam) $24 (Pro) Open-source auth with $24 Pro tier and add-on pricing per connector. See all tiers →
Clerk Developer auth (ciam) $25 (Pro) Developer-first auth with generous free MAU allowance. See all tiers →
Auth0 Customer identity (ciam) $35 (B2C Essentials) Customer identity platform with B2C and B2B pricing tiers. See all tiers →
Descope Developer auth (ciam) $249 (Pro) Tier-based CIAM with included MAU, tenant, and SSO connection allowances. See all tiers →

Why teams look past Hanko

  • Stytch — Usage-based auth with 10K free MAUs and no hard caps.
  • Logto — Open-source auth with $24 Pro tier and add-on pricing per connector.
  • Clerk — Developer-first auth with generous free MAU allowance.
  • Auth0 — Customer identity platform with B2C and B2B pricing tiers.
  • Descope — Tier-based CIAM with included MAU, tenant, and SSO connection allowances.

Compare against Hanko itself

Before you switch, price Hanko on the same terms. The full breakdown has every tier, hidden fee, and per-seat math.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stytch cheaper than Hanko?

Yes — Stytch's cheapest paid tier is $1, below Hanko's cheapest paid tier at $29. Confirm seat counts and add-ons before switching.

What is the best free alternative to Hanko?

Logto publishes a free tier, making it the best no-cost starting point among Hanko alternatives on this page. Check its usage limits before committing.

Which Hanko alternative should I compare first?

Buyers evaluating Hanko most often shortlist Stytch, Logto, Clerk. Each links to a full per-tier pricing breakdown with hidden fees.