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Ory alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Keycloak logoKeycloakOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Linux, macOS +14 of 466.5
  1. Keycloak logo

    1. KeycloakTop pick

    Best for: Organisations that want standards-based SSO on their own infrastructure at no licence cost

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Linux, macOS, Windows

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ory

    All-in-one server with built-in login pages and admin console, less assembly needed.

    Pros

    • Free and open source under Apache 2.0
    • Supports OIDC, OAuth 2.0 and SAML with LDAP and AD federation
    • Mature, widely deployed and well understood

    Cons

    • You run, scale and upgrade it yourself
    • Admin concepts and theming have a steep learning curve
    • Login pages look dated without custom themes
    Visit Keycloak Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Keycloak a good Ory alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Protocols
    OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, SAML
    Checked Oct 25, 2026keycloak.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Directory federation
    LDAP and Active Directory
    Checked Oct 25, 2026keycloak.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    Container image for Docker, Podman, Kubernetes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026keycloak.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Ory alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Keycloak logo

Best Ory alternative for most people

Keycloak

All-in-one server with built-in login pages and admin console, less assembly needed.

Zitadel logo

Best Ory alternative for a free option

Zitadel

Open-source platform with a hosted login UI and multi-tenancy out of the box.

Auth0 logo

Best Ory alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Auth0

Managed service with ready-made login pages instead of a headless API.

SuperTokens logo

Best Ory alternative for open source

SuperTokens

Open-source with prebuilt UI and a cheap per-user cloud for smaller teams.

Logto logo

Best Ory alternative for self-hosting

Logto

Open-source auth with polished prebuilt sign-in experiences and a free cloud tier.

Keycloak logo

Best Ory alternative for Mac

Keycloak

All-in-one server with built-in login pages and admin console, less assembly needed.

Keycloak logo

Best Ory alternative for Windows

Keycloak

All-in-one server with built-in login pages and admin console, less assembly needed.

Keycloak logo

Best Ory alternative for Linux

Keycloak

All-in-one server with built-in login pages and admin console, less assembly needed.

Zitadel logo

Best Ory alternative for working in the browser

Zitadel

Open-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.