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authentik

Secure and flexible identity management solution

RANKED #2 · OPEN-SOURCE ACCESS CONTROL SOFTWARELISTERSCORE 94.0

Authentik is a secure, flexible identity provider that allows organisations to take control of their sensitive data. It prioritises security by enabling self-hosting, so users no longer need to rely on third-party services.

Best for	IT teams managing diverse applications
Website	goauthentik.io

Facilities and features

Published pricing
API
Integrations
Single sign-on

What stands out

The product offers comprehensive APIs for customisable authentication workflows.

“Use our pre-built workflows, or customize every step of authentication through configurable templates, infrastructure as code, and comprehensive APIs.”authentik, own website

The product provides full source code visibility for security auditing.

“Full visibility into the code for security auditing and customization to meet your specific needs.”authentik, own website

Worth knowing

The product does not currently provide a hosted version for customers.

“We do not currently provide a hosted version of authentik.”authentik, own website

Strengths and trade-offs

The product offers comprehensive APIs for customisable authentication workflows.
The product provides full source code visibility for security auditing.

The product does not currently provide a hosted version for customers.

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How authentik ranks

#4 in Access control software for small businesses

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 18; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 16.

“Zero Trust Security Implementation Enforce strict access controls based on user identity, device, location, and behavior for comprehensive security.”authentik, own website

“Absolutely. Our open source version works great for small teams and personal use,”authentik, own website

#4 in Multi-factor authentication software for small businesses

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 18; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 16.

“Multi-factor Authentication Hub Centralize and standardize MFA across all your systems for consistent security and user experience.”authentik, own website

“Absolutely. Our open source version works great for small teams and personal use,”authentik, own website

#2 in Open-source access control software

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 18; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 16.

“Zero Trust Security Implementation Enforce strict access controls based on user identity, device, location, and behavior for comprehensive security.”authentik, own website

“Using a self-hosted, open source identity provider means prioritizing security and taking control of your most sensitive data. With authentik, you no longer need to continually place your trust in a third-party service.”authentik, own website

Alternatives to authentik

Cloud-IAM Expert managed Keycloak with advanced enterprise features	#1 in Open-source access control software	96.0
NetBird The only secure access platform you will ever need	#3 in Open-source access control software	90.0
Permit.io Runtime access control for the AI era	#4 in Open-source access control software	88.0
Zitadel Identity infrastructure, simplified	#5 in Open-source access control software	86.0
Aqua Control what runs in the cloud	#6 in Open-source access control software	84.0
Netgate 100% focused on secure networking	#7 in Open-source access control software	84.0

Questions about authentik

Who is authentik best for?

authentik is best for IT teams managing diverse applications.

Where does authentik rank?

authentik is ranked #2 in Open-source access control software (Lister Score 94.0), #4 in Access control software for small businesses (Lister Score 94.0) and #4 in Multi-factor authentication software for small businesses (Lister Score 94.0).

What are the best alternatives to authentik?

The closest alternatives on Lister are Cloud-IAM (#1 in Open-source access control software), NetBird (#3 in Open-source access control software) and Permit.io (#4 in Open-source access control software).

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