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Authelia vs LinOTP
Both stand on multi-factor 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 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 AndroidAPIiPhone+4
LinOTP offers a broad range of authentication methods, integrations, and deployment choices as open-source software. Check the listed installation constraints for the version and Linux distribution you plan to use.
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| Authelia | LinOTP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | authelia.com | linotp.org |
| On multi-factor authentication software | #1 of 52 | #5 of 52 |
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
LinOTP: what it does well
- Supports a wide range of authentication factors.
- Connects to Active Directory, LDAP, and SQL databases.
- Users can manage tokens through a self-service portal.
- Offers virtual-appliance and container deployment.
- Open-source software is offered under AGPLv3 and GPLv2.
What to know first
- LinOTP 3 Debian packages are listed for Debian 10 Buster.
- RPM packages are currently listed only for LinOTP 2.
- Other Linux distributions may require source or pip installation.
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