Ory alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Ory: headless design means building or adapting your own UI, and managed plans are priced for businesses, billed annually. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Ory, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Keycloak currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Ory alternative for most people
KeycloakAll-in-one server with built-in login pages and admin console, less assembly needed.
Best Ory alternative for a free option
ZitadelOpen-source platform with a hosted login UI and multi-tenancy out of the box.
Best Ory alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Auth0Managed service with ready-made login pages instead of a headless API.
Best Ory alternative for open source
SuperTokensOpen-source with prebuilt UI and a cheap per-user cloud for smaller teams.
Best Ory alternative for self-hosting
LogtoOpen-source auth with polished prebuilt sign-in experiences and a free cloud tier.
Best Ory alternative for Mac
KeycloakAll-in-one server with built-in login pages and admin console, less assembly needed.
Best Ory alternative for Windows
KeycloakAll-in-one server with built-in login pages and admin console, less assembly needed.
Best Ory alternative for Linux
KeycloakAll-in-one server with built-in login pages and admin console, less assembly needed.
Best Ory alternative for working in the browser
ZitadelOpen-source platform with a hosted login UI and multi-tenancy out of the box.
Ory alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Ory?
Keycloak ranks first right now. All-in-one server with built-in login pages and admin console, less assembly needed. Zitadel and SuperTokens follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Ory?
Yes. Keycloak (open source), Zitadel (open source), SuperTokens (open source) and Auth0 (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Ory?
Yes: Keycloak, Zitadel, SuperTokens and Logto. Keycloak, Zitadel and SuperTokens can also be self-hosted.
Which Ory alternatives work on Linux?
Keycloak runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Ory?
The complaints we hear most: headless design means building or adapting your own UI; managed plans are priced for businesses, billed annually; several components to learn and operate.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Ory, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.