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Hanko vs Ory Kratos
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| Fact | Hanko | Ory Kratos |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 9k | 14k |
| Latest | backend/v3.1.0 | v26.2.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-07-29 |
| Release cadence | about 59 days between releases | about 123 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 KratosRegistration, login, MFA and account recovery through an API; you bring the login pages.
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 Kratos
- v26.2.02026-03-20v26.2.0
- v25.4.02025-11-07This release introduces passwordless authentication via SMS, expanded passkey and WebAuthn support, new SAML and OIDC f…
- v1.3.12024-10-28This release adds the ability to verify Android passkeys.
- v1.3.02024-09-26We are thrilled to announce the release of Ory Kratos v1.3.0! This release includes significant updates, enhancements,…
- v1.2.02024-06-05Ory Kratos v1.2 is the most complete, scalable, and secure open-source identity server available. We are thrilled to an…
Hanko
✓ signed The latest release, backend/v3.1.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Ory Kratos
unsigned The latest release, v26.2.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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