OpenAM vs Connect2id Server

Struggling to choose between OpenAM and Connect2id Server? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

OpenAM is a Security & Privacy solution with tags like sso, authentication, authorization, access-control.

It boasts features such as Single Sign-On (SSO), Federated Identity, Adaptive Risk-based Authentication, Authorization and Entitlement Management, Identity Federation, Session Management, OAuth 2.0 Support and pros including Open source and free, Highly customizable and extensible, Wide protocol and standards support, Robust access management capabilities, Active open source community.

On the other hand, Connect2id Server is a Security & Privacy product tagged with authentication, authorization, single-signon, oauth-20, openid-connect, saml-20.

Its standout features include User authentication, Authorization, Federated single sign-on, OAuth 2.0 support, OpenID Connect support, SAML 2.0 support, and it shines with pros like Open source, Supports common identity protocols, Flexible authentication and authorization, Standards compliant.

Feature	OpenAM	Connect2id Server
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Security & Privacy	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

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.

Connect2id Server

Description: Connect2id Server is an open source identity and access management solution for user authentication, authorization and federated single sign-on. It supports protocols like OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and SAML 2.0.

Key Features Comparison

OpenAM Features

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

Connect2id Server Features

• User authentication
• Authorization
• Federated single sign-on
• OAuth 2.0 support
• OpenID Connect support
• SAML 2.0 support

Pros & Cons Analysis

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

Connect2id Server

Pros

• Open source
• Supports common identity protocols
• Flexible authentication and authorization
• Standards compliant

Cons

• Limited documentation
• Steep learning curve
• Requires technical expertise to deploy and manage

Pricing Comparison

OpenAM

• Open Source

Connect2id Server

• Open Source