OAuth vs OpenAthens
A side-by-side look at OAuth and OpenAthens. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
OAuth
Security & Privacy
OAuth is an open standard authorization protocol that allows users to grant third-party access to their web resources without sharing their passwords. It allows access delegation without giving away full credentials.
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OpenAthens
Education & Reference
OpenAthens is an access management system that provides single sign-on to resources including publications, databases, and other online services, especially for the education and research sectors. It allows users to access subscribed resources using existing credentials from their organization.
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