Keycloak
Open-source identity and access management platform
Keycloak is an open-source identity and access management solution providing SSO, user federation, social login, and identity provider bridging. It offers both self-hosted and managed cloud options.
| Pricing from | Free (open-source) to Custom (managed services) |
| Best for | Developers and organisations seeking cost-effective, self-hosted IAM solutions |
| Website | www.keycloak.org |
Facilities and features
- Single sign-on
What stands out
Keycloak provides single-sign on capabilities across multiple applications.
“Single-Sign On”Keycloak, own website
The product supports connection to existing LDAP or Active Directory servers.
“Keycloak has built-in support to connect to existing LDAP or Active Directory servers.”Keycloak, own website
Strengths and trade-offs
- Completely free and open-source with extensive customisation
- Strong support for multiple authentication protocols and identity providers
- Requires in-house technical expertise to maintain and support
- Limited commercial support compared to proprietary vendors
Appears in
Open-source access control software
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Cloud-IAM96.02
authentik94.03
NetBird90.0RANKINGfull ranking →SAASTop 10 Access Management Solutions
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Okta95.02
Microsoft Entra ID92.73
Ping Identity90.3RANKINGfull ranking →SAASTop 10 Identity Management Software
1Okta95.02Microsoft Entra ID92.73Ping Identity90.3RANKINGfull ranking →How Keycloak ranks
#9 in Open-source access control software
How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 12; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 4.
“Add authentication to applications and secure services with minimum effort. No need to deal with storing users or authenticating users.”Keycloak, own website
“Guides Docs Downloads Community Blog Open Source Identity and Access Management”Keycloak, own website
Alternatives to Keycloak
| Okta The World's Identity Company | #1 in Top 10 Access Management Solutions | 95.0 |
| Microsoft Entra ID Secure identity and access for all users | #2 in Top 10 Access Management Solutions | 92.7 |
| Ping Identity Intelligent Identity for the Enterprise | #3 in Top 10 Access Management Solutions | 90.3 |
 CyberArkIdentity Security Platform | #5 in Top 10 Access Management Solutions | 85.7 |
 Auth0Identity platform built for developers | #6 in Top 10 Access Management Solutions | 83.3 |
 Fortinet FortiAuthenticatorMulti-factor authentication and identity verification appliance | #7 in Top 10 Access Management Solutions | 81.0 |
Questions about Keycloak
How much does Keycloak cost?
Lister lists Keycloak's pricing as: Free (open-source) to Custom (managed services).
Is Keycloak free?
Yes. Its pricing reads: Free (open-source) to Custom (managed services).
Who is Keycloak best for?
Keycloak is best for developers and organisations seeking cost-effective, self-hosted IAM solutions.
Where does Keycloak rank?
Keycloak is ranked #4 in Top 10 Access Management Solutions (Lister Score 88.0), #4 in Top 10 Identity Management Software (Lister Score 88.0) and #9 in Open-source access control software (Lister Score 76.0).
What are the best alternatives to Keycloak?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Okta (#1 in Top 10 Access Management Solutions), Microsoft Entra ID (#2 in Top 10 Access Management Solutions) and Ping Identity (#3 in Top 10 Access Management Solutions).
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