authentik vs OpenAM

Struggling to choose between authentik and OpenAM? 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, OpenAM is a Security & Privacy product tagged with sso, authentication, authorization, access-control.

Its standout features include Single Sign-On (SSO), Federated Identity, Adaptive Risk-based Authentication, Authorization and Entitlement Management, Identity Federation, Session Management, OAuth 2.0 Support, and it shines with pros like Open source and free, Highly customizable and extensible, Wide protocol and standards support, Robust access management capabilities, Active open source community.

Feature	authentik	OpenAM
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
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.

OpenAM

Description: OpenAM is an open source access management and federation server platform. It enables users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple applications and systems. OpenAM provides single sign-on, authorization, authentication, entitlements and other access management capabilities out of the box.

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

OpenAM Features

• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Federated Identity
• Adaptive Risk-based Authentication
• Authorization and Entitlement Management
• Identity Federation
• Session Management
• OAuth 2.0 Support

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

OpenAM

Pros

• Open source and free
• Highly customizable and extensible
• Wide protocol and standards support
• Robust access management capabilities
• Active open source community

Cons

• Complex installation and configuration
• Steep learning curve
• Limited native integrations
• Requires expertise to fully utilize features

Pricing Comparison

authentik

• Open Source

OpenAM

• Open Source