authentik vs IdentityServer

Struggling to choose between authentik and IdentityServer? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

authentik is a Security & Privacy solution with tags like authentication, authorization, identity-provider, access-management, selfhosted, customizable, integrates-with-linux.

It boasts features such as Single sign-on, Multi-factor authentication, User management, Group management, Access control policies, Integration with LDAP, SAML, OAuth, Web and desktop clients and pros including Open source and self-hosted, Highly customizable and extensible, Integrates with Linux systems, Supports many authentication protocols, Granular access control.

On the other hand, IdentityServer is a Security & Privacy product tagged with identity, authentication, authorization, openid, oauth.

Its standout features include OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0 support, Single sign-on (SSO), API access control, User profile management, Token-based authentication and authorization, Support for web sites, web APIs and mobile apps, and it shines with pros like Open source, Wide protocol support, Flexible and extensible, Active community, Works with ASP.NET Core.

Feature	authentik	IdentityServer
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Primary Category	Security & Privacy	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

authentik

Description: authentik is an open-source identity provider and access management system. It allows centralized authentication and authorization for web applications and services. authentik is self-hosted, customizable, and integrates with Linux systems.

IdentityServer

Description: IdentityServer is an open source OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0 framework for ASP.NET Core used to enable single sign-on, API access control and user profile management. It supports token-based authentication and authorization for web sites, web APIs and native/mobile applications.

Key Features Comparison

authentik Features

• Single sign-on
• Multi-factor authentication
• User management
• Group management
• Access control policies
• Integration with LDAP, SAML, OAuth
• Web and desktop clients

IdentityServer Features

• OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0 support
• Single sign-on (SSO)
• API access control
• User profile management
• Token-based authentication and authorization
• Support for web sites, web APIs and mobile apps

Pros & Cons Analysis

authentik

Pros

• Open source and self-hosted
• Highly customizable and extensible
• Integrates with Linux systems
• Supports many authentication protocols
• Granular access control

Cons

• Complex initial setup
• Requires hosting infrastructure
• Limited documentation and support

IdentityServer

Pros

• Open source
• Wide protocol support
• Flexible and extensible
• Active community
• Works with ASP.NET Core

Cons

• Complex setup and configuration
• Steep learning curve
• Requires coding and customization
• Not a fully featured access management system

Pricing Comparison

authentik

• Open Source

IdentityServer

• Open Source