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Hanko vs Zitadel

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Hanko
← More affordable
Passkey-first authentication with generous free tier
Switching Cost: moderate
Open-source identity management with DAU-based cloud pricing
Switching Cost: moderate

Analysis

You're paying a premium for Zitadel — expect around a 3.4x higher bill compared to Hanko.

Cost modeling varies: hybrid drives Hanko pricing, while Zitadel uses flat-rate.

Price-conscious teams should choose Hanko — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Bottom Line

Price-conscious teams should choose Hanko — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference
3.4x
Hanko is cheaper by $71/mo
Pricing Model
Different
Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

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