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Hanko vs Keycloak
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| Fact | Hanko | Keycloak |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Java |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 9k | 37k |
| Latest | backend/v3.1.0 | 26.8.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 59 days between releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 97+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Auth0. Alternatives to Auth0 →
PartialHankoPasskeys, passwords and social login for your applications, without enterprise SAML.
Full replacementKeycloakHosted login pages, social login and OpenID Connect for your applications.
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
Hanko
✓ signed The latest release, backend/v3.1.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Keycloak
unsigned The latest release, 26.8.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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