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Best Self-Service Password Reset Software in 2026

Self-service password reset software lets users regain access without waiting for an administrator. This list covers hosted, installed, free, freemium and open-source options for people comparing ways to handle account recovery.

  1. 1

    FusionAuth

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    FusionAuth offers identity management with multiple authentication methods, standards, and deployment options.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $162/mo (annual) Visit site
  2. 2

    Auth0 Guardian

    Free plan AndroidiPhone

    Guardian offers push approval and temporary OTPs, alongside options for app protection and localization.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $35/mo · 22-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    Keycloak

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Keycloak provides single sign-on, multiple authentication methods, directory synchronization, and fine-grained authorization policies as open-source software.

    7.4 Open source Visit site
  4. 4

    LTB Self Service Password

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    LTB Self Service Password provides user password changes and resets alongside directory attribute updates. Its deployment depends on the listed PHP, mail, sessions, and LDAP prerequisites.

    7.4 Open source Visit site
  5. 5

    JumpCloud Protect

    Free plan AndroidiPhone

    Protect offers push and offline TOTP authentication across supported portals, apps, and device logins.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    PWM

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    PWM covers password changes and recovery across several LDAP directory types, with extensive configuration and REST APIs.

    7.0 Open source Visit site
  7. 7

    ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Choose ADSelfService Plus if your organization wants on-premises password self-service with delegated administration, auditing, and reporting.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $595/user/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
  8. 8

    IBM Verify

    by IBM Verify
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    IBM Verify brings workforce and customer identity controls into one platform, with orchestration, federation, lifecycle features, and several multifactor options.

    6.4 Pricing on request · 90-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    FreeIPA Password Reset

    Free plan LinuxWeb
    6.2 Free plan Visit site
  10. 10

    Microsoft Defender for Business

    by Microsoft Defender for Business
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2
    6.2 From $3/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
  11. 11

    Microsoft Entra self-service password reset

    Free plan WebWindows
    6.1 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo (annual) Visit site
  12. 12

    FastPass SSPR

    Paid AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+2

    FastPass SSPR covers password recovery across varied systems, authentication methods, and deployment models.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  13. 13

    OpenIAM Password Management

    Free plan MacWebWindows
    5.9 Free plan Visit site
  14. 14

    Specops uReset

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Choose Specops uReset if your organization needs password self-service across Active Directory or Entra ID environments, including remote access and configurable identity verification.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  15. 15

    mokey

    Free plan Web
    5.7 Free plan Visit site
  16. 16

    Avatier Password Station

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    4.9 From $1.50/user/mo (annual) Visit site
  17. 17

    ARKSSPR

    Paid WebWindows
    4.7 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  18. 18

    Okta Privileged Access

    Paid LinuxMacWeb+1
    4.7 From $6/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    ReACT

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    4.4 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  20. 20

    NetIQ Self Service Password Reset

    Paid LinuxWebWindows
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  21. 21

    One Identity Password Manager

    Paid LinuxWebWindows
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  22. 22

    PingOne

    Paid Web

    PingOne covers workforce and customer identity workflows, with SSO protocols, adaptive access, MFA, and provisioning.

    4.2 From $3/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
  23. 23

    PingFederate

    Paid Web
    3.9 Pricing on request Visit site

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Compare free-plan limits, trial terms and paid pricing. Check verification methods, supported directories, reset channels, directory writeback, MFA reset support and user platforms before choosing. If you need to read or change code, check each tool's open-source licence.

Questions

Do these tools offer free plans?

Yes. Free plans are listed for products such as Auth0 Guardian, FusionAuth, JumpCloud Protect, Keycloak and ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus. Check plan limits before choosing.

Are free trials available?

Trial terms differ. ARKSSPR and ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus list 30-day trials, while Auth0 Guardian lists a 22-day trial.

Which platforms can these tools run on?

The category includes tools for web, Windows, Android, iOS, Linux and API use. Confirm the platform support for the product you are considering.

What should I check for directory integration?

Compare directory support and directory writeback. Writeback can determine whether a reset updates the connected directory.

Can these tools reset MFA too?

MFA reset support is a comparison field for this list. Check the product details to confirm whether it handles MFA recovery as well as passwords.

Is free software open source?

Not necessarily. Keycloak, LTB Self Service Password and FreeIPA Password Reset are identified as open source or free projects; review licences before using or modifying code.

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