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Amazon Cognito vs Authelia
Both stand on authentication software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Cognito combines application sign-in, federation, and access control with a wide set of AWS integrations. Check the free-tier eligibility and the Plus-tier distinction for advanced threat protection against your requirements.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Authelia combines several authentication methods with policy-based access control and password resets. Its free, open-source offering is aimed at teams prepared to deploy and maintain the service themselves.
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| Amazon Cognito | Authelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aws.amazon.com | authelia.com |
| On authentication software | #1 of 31 | #2 of 31 |
Amazon Cognito: what it does well
- Supports passwordless email, SMS, and passkey login.
- Connects to social and enterprise identity providers.
- SDKs cover eight listed programming languages.
- Free tier includes eligible sign-ins.
What to know first
- Free tier is unavailable in AWS GovCloud (US) Regions.
- Machine-to-machine token requests have no free tier.
- Some advanced threat protections require Plus.
Authelia: what it does well
- OpenID Connect 1.0 Provider and OpenID Certified
- Supports passkeys, WebAuthn keys, and one-time passwords
- Policies control access by user and group
- Offers Docker, Kubernetes, and bare-metal deployment
What to know first
- No adaptive access
- Maintained by developers in their free time
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