Go package comparison
jwtauth vs hanko
Compare two Go packages using the same scoring model: maintenance, adoption, security, maturity, developer experience, and data confidence.
Quick Decision
jwtauth currently leads this comparison by the weighted health model.
jwtauth
JWT authentication middleware for Go HTTP services
hanko
Modern authentication, on your terms. Open source alternative to Auth0, Clerk, WorkOS, Stytch.
Metric Table
side by side| Metric | jwtauth | hanko | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 95 | 90 | jwtauth |
| Maintenance | 95 | 95 | Tie |
| Adoption | 100 | 91 | jwtauth |
| Security | 92 | 92 | Tie |
| Maturity | 100 | 81 | jwtauth |
| Imported by | 697 | 0 | jwtauth |
| Stars | 640 | 8.9K | hanko |
| Last activity | 1 day ago | Today | Review dates |
| Known vuln records | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Choose jwtauth if
You prefer its current score profile and the package fits your framework or API style.
Its maintenance, adoption, and security signals match your project risk tolerance.
Choose hanko if
You prefer its current score profile and the package fits your framework or API style.
Its maintenance, adoption, and security signals match your project risk tolerance.