Ping Identity alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Ping Identity: customer identity plans start at large annual commitments, and complex to deploy without partners. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Ping Identity, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Okta Workforce Identity currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Ping Identity alternative for most people
Okta Workforce IdentityThe other big neutral IAM vendor, with a larger prebuilt app catalogue.
Best Ping Identity alternative for a free option
KeycloakFree self-hosted SSO for organisations that can run their own servers.
Best Ping Identity alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Microsoft Entra IDOften already licensed through Microsoft 365, lowering the cost of workforce SSO.
Best Ping Identity alternative for open source
KeycloakFree self-hosted SSO for organisations that can run their own servers.
Best Ping Identity alternative for self-hosting
KeycloakFree self-hosted SSO for organisations that can run their own servers.
Best Ping Identity alternative for Mac
Microsoft Entra IDOften already licensed through Microsoft 365, lowering the cost of workforce SSO.
Best Ping Identity alternative for Windows
Microsoft Entra IDOften already licensed through Microsoft 365, lowering the cost of workforce SSO.
Best Ping Identity alternative for Linux
KeycloakFree self-hosted SSO for organisations that can run their own servers.
Best Ping Identity alternative for iPhone and Android
LoginRadiusCustomer identity platform with self-serve plans and a trial.
Best Ping Identity alternative for working in the browser
Auth0Easier, developer-friendly customer identity with self-serve plans.
Ping Identity alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Ping Identity?
Okta Workforce Identity ranks first right now. The other big neutral IAM vendor, with a larger prebuilt app catalogue. Microsoft Entra ID and Auth0 follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Ping Identity?
Yes. Microsoft Entra ID (free plan + paid), Auth0 (free plan + paid) and Keycloak (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Ping Identity?
Yes: Keycloak. Keycloak can also be self-hosted.
Which Ping Identity alternatives work on Linux?
Keycloak runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Ping Identity?
The complaints we hear most: customer identity plans start at large annual commitments; complex to deploy without partners; product line is broad and can be confusing.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Ping Identity, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.