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Hanko vs Hexclave
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| Fact | Hanko | Hexclave |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 9k | 6.9k |
| Latest | backend/v3.1.0 | dashboard-v1.0.125 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 59 days between releases | about 5 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Clerk. Alternatives to Clerk →
PartialHankoPasskey-first login and user management with embeddable web components.
Full replacementHexclaveUser management with prebuilt sign-in components, organisations and permissions, hosted or self-hosted.
Hanko
- backend/v3.1.02026-10-01Hanko v3.1
- backend/v3.0.42026-07-27Hanko v3: Multitenancy
- backend/v2.7.02026-06-05Hanko v2.7: Firebase User and Password Hashes Import
- backend/v2.6.02026-06-05Hanko v2.6: Inactivity Logout
- backend/v2.5.02026-03-03Hanko 2.5
Hexclave
- dashboard-v1.0.1252026-10-05RDE dashboard 1.0.125
- dashboard-v1.0.1232026-09-21RDE dashboard 1.0.123
- dashboard-v1.0.1222026-09-18RDE dashboard 1.0.122
- dashboard-v1.0.1212026-09-11RDE dashboard 1.0.121
- dashboard-v1.0.1202026-09-10RDE dashboard 1.0.120
Hanko
✓ signed The latest release, backend/v3.1.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Hexclave
unsigned The latest release, dashboard-v1.0.125, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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