Side by side
Authelia vs Dex
Both stand on oauth server software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Visit Dex The facts
| Authelia | Dex | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | authelia.com | dexidp.io |
| On oauth server software | #7 of 32 | #11 of 32 |
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