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Hanko vs SpinupWP

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

Hanko vs SpinupWP: at a glance

FeatureHankoSpinupWP
SectorInfra & APIsInfra & APIs
Velocity score0.02.5
Sparks · 30d00
Top themesauthentication, passkeys, enterprise-sso, identitywordpress-hosting, server-management, api, automation
Last editorial update1h ago3h 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 SpinupWP?

SpinupWP's API now covers almost every site setting, so WordPress hosting can be scripted.

SpinupWP is moving server and site work out of SSH and into the dashboard and API. A September 28 release completed the site-settings API, covering backups, page cache and the rest of the settings screens. The October 20 dashboard rebuild added bulk actions, labels and filters for teams managing many servers.

Read the full SpinupWP trajectory →

Hanko vs SpinupWP: 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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SpinupWP
INFRA · APIS
2.5

SpinupWP's API now covers almost every site setting, so WordPress hosting can be scripted.

◆ Current state

SpinupWP is moving server and site work out of SSH and into the dashboard and API. A September 28 release completed the site-settings API, covering backups, page cache and the rest of the settings screens. The October 20 dashboard rebuild added bulk actions, labels and filters for teams managing many servers.

◆ Where it's heading

The product is heading toward fleet-scale management: bulk operations in the UI and full automation through the API. Each release removes another reason to log into a server by hand.

◆ Prediction

Expect more bulk operations on the rebuilt dashboard and server-level API endpoints to match the site ones; timing is unclear given the roughly monthly cadence.

Alternatives to Hanko and SpinupWP

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 SpinupWP.

See all Hanko alternatives → · See all SpinupWP alternatives →

Recent activity from Hanko and SpinupWP

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

  1. 13d agoSpinupWPSpinupWP adds bulk actions, labels and filters
  2. 1mo agoHankoHanko maps SAML and OIDC attributes to custom claims
  3. 1mo agoSpinupWPAPI: Manage site settings
  4. 2mo agoSpinupWPDisable Sites
  5. 3mo agoSpinupWPUbuntu 26.04 LTS support
  6. 5mo agoSpinupWPA Redesigned Assistant
  7. 5mo agoHankoJune 2026 Updates
  8. 6mo agoSpinupWPNew dashboard with filtering and sorting
  9. 6mo 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 SpinupWP?

They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. SpinupWP 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 SpinupWP?

Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. SpinupWP 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 SpinupWP?

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