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Hanko vs SavvyCal

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

Hanko vs SavvyCal: at a glance

FeatureHankoSavvyCal
SectorInfra & APIsInfra & APIs
Velocity score0.02.5
Sparks · 30d00
Top themesauthentication, passkeys, enterprise-sso, identityscheduling, calendar, mcp, ai assistants
Last editorial update2h ago1h 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 SavvyCal?

SavvyCal lets Claude or ChatGPT book and move meetings through an MCP server on every plan.

SavvyCal ships about once a month, and its latest release is the largest in a year: an MCP server on every plan that lets AI assistants find times, book or move meetings, block time and run polls. Earlier releases were contained refinements such as duplicating workflows, locking links before an event, per-event buffers and multi-language booking pages.

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Hanko vs SavvyCal: 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.

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SavvyCal
INFRA · APIS
2.5

SavvyCal lets Claude or ChatGPT book and move meetings through an MCP server on every plan.

◆ Current state

SavvyCal ships about once a month, and its latest release is the largest in a year: an MCP server on every plan that lets AI assistants find times, book or move meetings, block time and run polls. Earlier releases were contained refinements such as duplicating workflows, locking links before an event, per-event buffers and multi-language booking pages.

◆ Where it's heading

For most of the year SavvyCal has added control for hosts and assistants who schedule for others. The MCP server extends that to software assistants: the same booking and rescheduling actions now work from a chat. That puts SavvyCal's scheduling logic inside other tools instead of only on its booking pages.

◆ Prediction

Expect follow-ups that widen what the MCP server can do, such as more scheduling actions. The single release gives little else to predict from.

Alternatives to Hanko and SavvyCal

Other Infra & APIs products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either Hanko or SavvyCal.

See all Hanko alternatives → · See all SavvyCal alternatives →

Recent activity from Hanko and SavvyCal

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

  1. 6d agoSavvyCalIntegrate with AI assistants (MCP)
  2. 1mo agoHankoHanko maps SAML and OIDC attributes to custom claims
  3. 3mo agoSavvyCalDuplicate workflows
  4. 5mo agoHankoJune 2026 Updates
  5. 5mo agoSavvyCalPrevent last-minute changes
  6. 6mo agoSavvyCalMore control over event buffers
  7. 6mo agoHankoApril 2026 Updates
  8. 7mo agoSavvyCalMulti-language support for booking pages
  9. 8mo agoSavvyCalImprovements for booking on behalf of others
  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 SavvyCal?

They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. SavvyCal is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 2.5 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 SavvyCal?

Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. SavvyCal is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 2.5 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 SavvyCal?

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