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Hanko vs Ory Hydra
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| Fact | Hanko | Ory Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 9k | 18k |
| Latest | backend/v3.1.0 | v26.2.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-07-29 |
| Release cadence | about 59 days between releases | about 294 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 Auth0. Alternatives to Auth0 →
PartialHankoPasskeys, passwords and social login for your applications, without enterprise SAML.
PartialOry HydraAn OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect server; login, consent and users stay in your own app.
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
Ory Hydra
- v26.2.02026-03-20v26.2.0
- v25.4.02025-11-07v25.4.0 brings first-class support for agentic authorization with the Device Authorization Grant (RFC 8628) and OAuth 2…
- v2.3.02025-01-17We’re thrilled to announce the release of Ory Hydra 2.3.0! This version comes packed with graceful token refresh, perfo…
- v2.2.02024-02-12!Ory Hydra 2.2.0
- v2.2.0-rc.32023-08-16Introduces logout compatibility with Ory Kratos.pre-release
Hanko
✓ signed The latest release, backend/v3.1.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Ory Hydra
unsigned The latest release, v26.2.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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