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OpenAthens vs SimpleSAMLphp

A side-by-side look at OpenAthens and SimpleSAMLphp. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

OpenAthens

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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SimpleSAMLphp

SimpleSAMLphp

Security & Privacy

SimpleSAMLphp is an open-source PHP implementation of a SAML identity provider, aimed at educational and corporate environments. It enables single sign-on and federated identity across applications and organizations.

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