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authentik vs Microsoft Active Directory

A side-by-side look at authentik and Microsoft Active Directory. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

authentik

authentik

Security & Privacy

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.

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Microsoft Active Directory

Microsoft Active Directory

Network & Admin

Microsoft Active Directory is a directory service that enables managing identities, access, and security in a corporate network. It centrally stores information about users, devices, and other resources for finding, accessing, and managing them.

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