Hanko vs Ory
Learn how Hanko and Ory differ in their key features, development activity, technology
stack and community adoption, so you can decide which of these authentication & sso providers is best for you.
Learn how Hanko and Ory differ in their key features, development activity, technology stack and community adoption, so you can decide which of these authentication & sso providers is best for you.
Hanko
Last 30 days
Last commit
17 hours agoRepository age
4 yearsVersion
v3.0.4Self-hosted
YesRepository
teamhanko/hanko
Ory
Last 30 days
Last commit
1 month agoRepository age
8 yearsVersion
v26.2.0License
Apache-2.0Self-hosted
YesRepository
ory/kratos
Detailed Comparison
Ory appears to have several advantages over Hanko, particularly in popularity, maturity and licensing. Consider your specific needs regarding popularity, growth, activity, technology, maturity, licensing and features when making your decision.
Ory appears to have several advantages over Hanko, particularly in popularity, maturity and licensing. Consider your specific needs regarding popularity, growth, activity, technology, maturity, licensing and features when making your decision.
Community & Popularity
Ory leads in popularity with 13,871 stars vs 9,020 stars for Hanko. The 54% higher star count indicates stronger community adoption. In terms of developer contributions, Ory has 1,182 forks, indicating strong developer engagement.
Growth Momentum
Hanko and Ory are moving at much the same rate, adding 18 stars and adding 55 stars respectively over the last 30 days (+0.2% vs +0.4%). Neither is pulling away from the other on momentum alone.
Development Activity
Hanko shows more recent development activity with its last commit 17 hours ago, while Ory was last updated 1 month ago. This suggests Hanko is being more actively maintained.
Technology Stack
Both tools share common technology foundations, being built with JavaScript, Bash, Golang. However, they differ in their additional technology choices: Hanko uses CSS, Typescript, JSX, Next.js, Vue.
Project Maturity
Ory has been in development longer, starting 8 years ago, compared to Hanko which began 4 years ago. This 3.8-year head start suggests Ory may have more mature features and established processes.
Licensing
Ory is licensed under Apache-2.0, while Hanko's license terms are not publicly specified.
Use Cases & Features
Both tools serve similar use cases in Authentication & SSO. However, they also have distinct specializations: Ory extends into Authorization & Permissions.
Hosting & Deployment
Both Hanko and Ory offer self-hosting capabilities, giving you full control over your data and infrastructure.
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