Which is cheaper, Hanko or Ory?

Hanko is 2.4x cheaper than Ory. Hanko starts at $0/mo, Ory starts at $0/mo.

Does Hanko have a free tier?

Yes, Hanko offers a free tier with mau: 10000, projects: 2.

Hanko has moderate switching cost. Ory has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Auth

Hanko

← More affordable

Passkey-first authentication with generous free tier

Switching Cost: moderate

Ory

Open-source identity and auth infrastructure with aDAU-based pricing

Switching Cost: moderate

The cost difference is substantial — Ory runs about 2.4x what Hanko charges.

If budget is your primary constraint, Hanko is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, Hanko is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

2.4x

Hanko is cheaper by $41/mo