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authentik vs Authgear
Both stand on passkey 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 APILinuxMac+3
authentik covers a broad set of identity protocols and use cases, with a self-hosted deployment model. Organizations considering it should account for operating their own infrastructure and the support differences between plans.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Authgear covers sign-in, user management, and SSO, with SDKs, APIs, and self-hosting support. The Free plan has defined limits on applications, seats, and log retention; Developers starts at $50 a month.
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| authentik | Authgear | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Enterprise: $5 a month | Developers: $50 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | goauthentik.io | authgear.com |
| On passkey authentication software | #4 of 55 | #1 of 55 |
authentik: what it does well
- Supports multiple identity protocols, including SAML2 and LDAP.
- Offers TOTP and WebAuthn/passkey authentication.
- Conditional access can use attributes, time, and location.
- Runs on customer infrastructure, including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Includes audit logging and mTLS client authentication.
What to know first
- There is currently no hosted version.
- The open-source plan has no support.
- Enterprise pricing is billed annually.
Authgear: what it does well
- Supports passkeys, biometrics, and multi-factor authentication.
- Offers SSO, including SAML for web apps.
- SDKs cover major listed web and mobile frameworks.
- Supports self-hosting and OIDC-compliant provider changes.
- Free plan includes unlimited MAUs.
What to know first
- Free plan allows two applications.
- Free plan allows two admin seats.
- Free plan has one-day log retention.
- Developers plan costs $50 a month.
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