Which is cheaper, Hanko or Unkey?

Unkey is 1.2x cheaper than Hanko. Hanko starts at $0/mo, Unkey 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. Unkey has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Auth

Hanko

Passkey-first authentication with generous free tier

Switching Cost: moderate

Unkey

← More affordable

API key management and rate limiting infrastructure for developers

Switching Cost: moderate

Pricing philosophy differs — Hanko charges hybrid, but Unkey takes a flat-rate approach.

Both tools have compelling strengths — choose Hanko if you value passkey-first, otherwise Unkey offers advantages in api.

Both tools have compelling strengths — choose Hanko if you value passkey-first, otherwise Unkey offers advantages in api.

Price Difference

1.2x

Unkey is cheaper by $4/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies