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OAuth Server Software: Compare Features and Pricing

OAuth server software helps apps handle sign-in and access permissions; the choice depends on the identity features you need and how you plan to run it. This board compares options for OpenID Connect, SAML, token introspection and machine-to-machine authentication.

Compare the free-plan and starting-price details with the deployment options, including self-hosting. The signal score is out of 10; API, open-source and free-tier marks show whether those attributes are listed for a tool.

  • 32 platforms
  • 2 with a public API on this page
  • 23 with a free tier
  • Checked 23 Sept 2026
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    Oryory.com

    Ory provides identity and access management for customer apps, business partners, machines, and AI agents.

    7.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $770/yr
  2. 2
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    Authgearauthgear.com

    An identity service for web and mobile apps with passkeys, MFA, and social sign-in.

    7.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $50/mo
  3. 3
    GC
    Google Cloud Identitycloud.google.com

    A cloud service for managing users and groups with federation, SSO, and MFA.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
  4. 4
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    FusionAuthfusionauth.io

    A customer identity server for authentication, authorization, and user management.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $162/mo
  5. 5
    6.5 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $35/mo
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    OpenIddictopeniddict.com

    OpenIddict is a free and open source framework for building OAuth 2.0/OpenID Connect clients and servers in .NET.

    6.5 APIOpenFree Free tier
  7. 7
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    Casdoorcasdoor.ai

    An open-source sign-in platform supporting many identity providers and access control methods.

    6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier
  8. 8
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    Apereo CASapereo.github.io

    An open-source Java identity provider for web single sign-on and multiple login protocols.

    6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier
  9. 9
    AO
    Abblix OIDC Serverabblix.com

    A .NET server library for building an OpenID provider with OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.

    6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $3,000/yr
  10. 10
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    Fronteggfrontegg.com

    A customer identity service with sign-in options, roles, permissions, and API access controls.

    6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier
  11. 11
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    Curity Identity Servercurity.io

    An identity platform for user, API, machine, and AI agent access and authentication.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
  12. 12
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    Duende IdentityServerduendesoftware.com

    An ASP.NET Core framework for customizing OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect sign-in.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $5,750/yr
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    authentikgoauthentik.io

    An open-source sign-in and access system for staff, customers, and APIs that you can run yourself.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $5/mo
  14. 14
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    IBM Verifyibm.com

    A paid authenticator for generating temporary TOTP login codes on mobile devices.

    6.2 APIOpenFree From $15,899/yr
  15. 15
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    Microsoft Defender for Businessmicrosoft.com

    Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized businesses with up to 300 users that helps protect devices from…

    6.2 APIOpenFree —
  16. 16
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    Auth0 Guardianauth0.com

    A mobile app that lets enrolled devices approve Auth0 logins or generate short-lived codes.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $35/mo
  17. 17
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    Descopedescope.com

    An identity platform with a visual builder for login screens and authentication flows.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $249/mo
  18. 18
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    Stytchstytch.com

    Stytch describes itself as an identity platform for humans and AI agents that combines authentication, authorization, and security.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier
  19. 19
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    Janssen Serverdocs.jans.io

    An open-source identity platform with OAuth, OpenID Connect, MFA, and directory integration.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
  20. 20
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    Keycloakkeycloak.org

    An open-source service for app sign-in, single sign-on, and external identity providers.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
  21. 21
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    Kindekinde.com

    Kinde combines authentication, access management, billing, and feature management for building, securing, and monetizing SaaS products.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $25/mo
  22. 22
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    Logtologto.io

    Logto is an identity and access management solution that provides authentication and authorization for modern apps and SaaS products.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $24/mo
  23. 23
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    OpenAMopenidentityplatform.org

    OpenAM provides authentication, single sign-on, authorization, federation, entitlements, and web services security.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
  24. 24
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    ZITADELzitadel.com

    ZITADEL provides identity management, authentication, and access management for customers, employees, devices, and services.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $100/mo
  25. 25
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    Asgardeowso2.com

    An identity platform with SSO, MFA, social login, passkeys, and app development components.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $25/mo

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How to choose

Which identity features does it need?

Start with the sign-in and access features your apps require. Compare support for OpenID Connect and SAML, and check whether token introspection or machine-to-machine authentication is needed.

Where does it need to run?

Choose based on your deployment needs. The board covers web, API and self-hosted options, as well as Linux, Android and iOS platform marks; check a tool's own details for the fit you need.

How much does OAuth server software cost?

Compare the free-plan mark with the listed paid starting price, and note whether the price is per user or per month or year. A free trial is distinct from a free plan. For example, Abblix OIDC Server lists a free plan and paid pricing from $3,000 per year, while Apereo CAS is listed as free.

Does it need to be open source or have an API?

If you need to inspect or change the code, check the open-source mark and licence details. If another app needs to connect programmatically, check for a public API; the board marks API availability separately.

Questions

What does OAuth server software do?

It provides identity and access features for apps, such as OpenID Connect or SAML support. Compare the features and deployment model against your needs.

What should I compare when choosing an OAuth server?

Compare OpenID Connect, SAML, token introspection, machine-to-machine authentication, self-hosting, deployment model, free plan and starting price.

Can I self-host OAuth server software?

The board includes a self-hosting comparison. Check an individual tool's deployment details to confirm it fits your environment.

Is there free OAuth server software?

The board marks free plans and lists pricing notes. Apereo CAS, Authelia and Casdoor are listed as free; check their details for the terms that apply.

Does OAuth server software include an API?

The board marks public API availability. Check a tool's details to confirm the API supports the connection you need.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure