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Hanko vs GitHub

A side-by-side editorial comparison of Hanko and GitHub — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.

Hanko vs GitHub: at a glance

FeatureHankoGitHub
SectorInfra & APIsDevOps, Collab
Velocity score0.010.0
Sparks · 30d00
Top themesauthentication, passkeys, enterprise-sso, identitycopilot, code-security, actions, deprecations
Last editorial update11d ago16h ago
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What is Hanko?

Hanko maps SAML and OIDC attributes into custom claims, a step toward enterprise SSO.

Hanko is a passkey-first authentication platform, open source or cloud-hosted. October's update lets teams bring attributes from SAML and custom OIDC connections into Hanko as custom claims, configured in the Cloud Console. Earlier 2026 releases added Firebase password hash import, inactivity logouts, session transparency and stronger passcode policies.

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What is GitHub?

GitHub sets a December 8 cutoff for ARM32 Actions runners and opens AI Scan to the API.

GitHub's week splits between Copilot supply and platform upkeep. Claude Fable 5.2 and Gemini 4 Carbon reached general availability in Copilot, issue types reached personal-account repositories, and enterprise GitHub Apps can assign Copilot seats. Since then it has added REST control over code scanning's AI Scan, a Cloudflare service-token detector and direct links to public monitoring alerts, and announced that hosted Actions runners stop running ARM32 jobs on December 8.

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Hanko vs GitHub: editorial side-by-side

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Hanko
INFRA · APIS
0.0

Hanko maps SAML and OIDC attributes into custom claims, a step toward enterprise SSO.

◆ Current state

Hanko is a passkey-first authentication platform, open source or cloud-hosted. October's update lets teams bring attributes from SAML and custom OIDC connections into Hanko as custom claims, configured in the Cloud Console. Earlier 2026 releases added Firebase password hash import, inactivity logouts, session transparency and stronger passcode policies.

◆ Where it's heading

Hanko is filling in what enterprise customers expect from an identity provider: SSO attribute mapping, session controls and migration paths from incumbents. Releases arrive monthly or less, each with a narrow feature.

◆ Prediction

More enterprise SSO features, such as directory sync or role mapping from claims, are the likely next additions; the entries do not confirm a timeline.

GitHub logo
GitHub
DEVOPSCOLLAB
10.0

GitHub sets a December 8 cutoff for ARM32 Actions runners and opens AI Scan to the API.

◆ Current state

GitHub's week splits between Copilot supply and platform upkeep. Claude Fable 5.2 and Gemini 4 Carbon reached general availability in Copilot, issue types reached personal-account repositories, and enterprise GitHub Apps can assign Copilot seats. Since then it has added REST control over code scanning's AI Scan, a Cloudflare service-token detector and direct links to public monitoring alerts, and announced that hosted Actions runners stop running ARM32 jobs on December 8.

◆ Where it's heading

Two deadlines now land on December 8: Dependabot alerts pausing on year-idle repositories and the end of ARM32 job execution on hosted runners. GitHub is pruning what it supports while putting its AI security features behind APIs that organizations can script.

◆ Prediction

Expect AI Scan to move from public preview toward general availability with more organization-level controls, and more retirement notices timed around December 8.

Hanko alternatives

Other Infra & APIs products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Tap any card for the full editorial trajectory or compare directly with Hanko.

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GitHub alternatives

Other Infra & APIs products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Tap any card for the full editorial trajectory or compare directly with GitHub.

See all GitHub alternatives →

Recent activity from Hanko and GitHub

Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.

  1. 23h agoGitHubManage AI Scan for repositories using the REST API
  2. 1d agoGitHubActions for ARM32 Linux & Windows retirement
  3. 1d agoGitHubSecret scanning detects Cloudflare service tokens
  4. 1d agoGitHubPublic monitoring alerts now have direct links
  5. 2d agoGitHubIssue types and fields are available for personal accounts
  6. 3d agoGitHubGitHub App support for Enterprise Copilot seat management
  7. 1mo agoHankoHanko maps SAML and OIDC attributes to custom claims
  8. 5mo agoHankoJune 2026 Updates
  9. 7mo agoHankoApril 2026 Updates
  10. 8mo agoHankoMarch 2026 Updates
  11. 9mo agoHankoJanuary 2026 Updates
  12. 11mo agoHankoDecember 2025 Updates

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Hanko and GitHub?

They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. GitHub is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 10.0 vs 0.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.

Is Hanko better than GitHub?

Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. GitHub is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 10.0 vs 0.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Infra & APIs products to evaluate alongside.

What are the best alternatives to Hanko?

Top Hanko alternatives in Infra & APIs are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Hanko alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/hanko for the full list with editorial commentary on each.

What are the best alternatives to GitHub?

Top GitHub alternatives in Infra & APIs are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "GitHub alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/github for the full list with editorial commentary on each.