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Hanko vs ZoneMinder

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

Hanko vs ZoneMinder: at a glance

FeatureHankoZoneMinder
SectorInfra & APIsInfra & APIs
Velocity score0.05.0
Sparks · 30d00
Top themesauthentication, passkeys, enterprise-sso, identityvideo-surveillance, security-hardening, rbac, api-authorization
Last editorial update1h ago9h 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 ZoneMinder?

ZoneMinder 1.38.5 fixes 19 vulnerabilities, including authenticated remote code execution

ZoneMinder's 1.38 line is in security maintenance. 1.38.5 fixes 19 reported vulnerabilities, including authenticated OS command execution through the filter debug modal, a JPEG heap overflow and cross-monitor authorization bypasses. It replaces a default or empty auth hash secret on upgrade and refuses token logins while the public default is set. 1.38.6 followed within the hour only to fix RPM builds, since no 1.38.5 RPMs were published.

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Hanko vs ZoneMinder: 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.

Z
ZoneMinder
INFRA · APIS
5.0

ZoneMinder 1.38.5 fixes 19 vulnerabilities, including authenticated remote code execution

◆ Current state

ZoneMinder's 1.38 line is in security maintenance. 1.38.5 fixes 19 reported vulnerabilities, including authenticated OS command execution through the filter debug modal, a JPEG heap overflow and cross-monitor authorization bypasses. It replaces a default or empty auth hash secret on upgrade and refuses token logins while the public default is set. 1.38.6 followed within the hour only to fix RPM builds, since no 1.38.5 RPMs were published.

◆ Where it's heading

Every 1.38 release since June has been mostly authorization and memory-safety work. The 1.38.0 feature set (RBAC, WebRTC, the monitor function split) is being made safe rather than extended.

◆ Prediction

Further security releases on 1.38 are likely; the entries give no sign of a 1.39 feature release.

Alternatives to Hanko and ZoneMinder

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 ZoneMinder.

See all Hanko alternatives → · See all ZoneMinder alternatives →

Recent activity from Hanko and ZoneMinder

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

  1. 27d agoZoneMinderZoneMinder 1.38.6 republishes 1.38.5 with fixed RPM builds
  2. 28d agoZoneMinderZoneMinder 1.38.5 fixes 19 vulnerabilities, including RCE
  3. 1mo agoHankoHanko maps SAML and OIDC attributes to custom claims
  4. 2mo agoZoneMinder1.38.4 closes API ACL gaps and two auth bypasses
  5. 4mo agoZoneMinder1.38.3 supersedes 1.38.2 with RBAC and injection fixes
  6. 5mo agoZoneMinderchore: bump redhat spec version to 1.39.11
  7. 5mo agoHankoJune 2026 Updates
  8. 6mo agoHankoApril 2026 Updates
  9. 8mo agoHankoMarch 2026 Updates
  10. 8mo agoZoneMinder1.36.38 backports a SQL injection fix to the legacy branch
  11. 9mo agoHankoJanuary 2026 Updates
  12. 11mo agoHankoDecember 2025 Updates

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Hanko and ZoneMinder?

They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. ZoneMinder is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 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 ZoneMinder?

Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. ZoneMinder is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 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 ZoneMinder?

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