Which is cheaper, Hanko or Stack Auth?

Hanko is 1.7x cheaper than Stack Auth. Hanko starts at $0/mo, Stack Auth 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. Stack Auth has drop-in switching cost. Stack Auth is easier to switch away from.

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Hanko

← More affordable

Passkey-first authentication with generous free tier

Switching Cost: moderate

Stack Auth

Open-source Auth0/Clerk alternative with managed hosting or free self-hosting, built for Next.js

Switching Cost: drop-in

The cost difference is substantial — Stack Auth runs about 1.7x what Hanko charges.

Cost modeling varies: hybrid drives Hanko pricing, while Stack Auth uses per-seat.

{winner} wins on flexibility — easier switching means less lock-in and more options for your long-term strategy.

{winner} wins on flexibility — easier switching means less lock-in and more options for your long-term strategy.

Price Difference

1.7x

Hanko is cheaper by $20/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Stack Auth

Lower switching costs for easier migration