No. 11 of 43 ·Identity and Access Management Software

Gluu Server

Web · Linux · Self-hosted · API

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Gluu Server is ranked #11 of 43 in identity and access management software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

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Gluu Server (FOSS) Free Free open-source IAM platform · Linux packages require a support contract for access gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026

Compared on identity and access management software

Free plan: Yes
SSO protocols: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, CAS
MFA methods: FIDO 2.0, FIDO U2F, Super Gluu, OTP apps, SMS OTP, Duo Security, certificate authentication
Directory sync: Yes
Lifecycle provisioning: Yes
Adaptive access policies: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Gluu Server is a container distribution of free open source software for identity and access management.
Use cases: Documented use cases include single sign-on, mobile authentication, API access management, two-factor authentication, CIAM, and identity federation.
Protocols: It supports OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, UMA 2.0, SAML 2.0, SCIM, and FIDO U2F.
Authentication: The default distribution includes authentication scripts for methods including FIDO2, OTP, smart cards, Duo, and Super Gluu.
Inbound identity: Gluu Passport supports authentication at external SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect providers.
App integrations: Integration guidance covers web, JavaScript, native, SaaS, and off-the-shelf applications; listed native libraries include AppAuth for iOS, macOS, and Android.
Security guidance: Gluu advises reviewing TLS cipher suites and notes that Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options clauses are commented out by default.
Support: Community tickets are public; private support, guaranteed response times, and consultative support are available with a paid support contract.
Linux access: Linux assets, packages, and binaries require a support contract; the installation pages direct users to Janssen Project releases for free up-to-date binaries.
Deployment options: The documentation provides Docker and Kubernetes deployment guides for Gluu Server.
Notable limit: Gluu Server does not include delegated administration, role definition, approvals, or workflows.
Company: Gluu says it supports enterprises that host their own infrastructure or outsource operation to Gluu.
Product status: Gluu describes Gluu Server 4 as its earlier product line, with version 4.5 as its latest release.
What it does: Gluu Server is a free open-source identity and access management platform for user authentication, identity information, and policy decisions.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Identity and Access Management Software in 2026#11 of 43

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Sources

gluu.org/docs/gluu-4· checked 8 Oct 2026
gluu.org/docs/gluu-4/admin-guide/openid-connect· checked 8 Oct 2026
gluu.org/docs/gluu-4/authn-guide/passport· checked 8 Oct 2026
gluu.org/docs/gluu-4/integration· checked 8 Oct 2026
gluu.org/docs/gluu-4/operation/security· checked 8 Oct 2026
gluu.org/docs/gluu-4/installation-guide/install-· checked 8 Oct 2026
gluu.org/docs/gluu-4/installation-guide/install-· checked 8 Oct 2026
gluu.org/about· checked 8 Oct 2026
gluu.org/docs· checked 8 Oct 2026
gluu.org/gluu-server/· checked 28 Sept 2026