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Ping Identity alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Microsoft Entra ID logoMicrosoft Entra IDFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 562.6
2Keycloak logoKeycloakOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Linux, macOS +14 of 457.2
  1. Microsoft Entra ID logo

    1. Microsoft Entra IDTop pick

    Best for: Organisations on Microsoft 365 or Azure that want SSO and MFA without another vendor

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ping Identity

    Often already licensed through Microsoft 365, lowering the cost of workforce SSO.

    Pros

    • Free edition and P1 often already included with Microsoft 365
    • Deep integration with Windows, Intune and on-premises Active Directory
    • Conditional Access gives fine-grained sign-in policies

    Cons

    • Licensing tiers and bundles are confusing
    • Admin settings are scattered across several portals
    • Best experience assumes a Microsoft-centred stack
    Visit Microsoft Entra ID Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Microsoft Entra ID a good Ping Identity alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Entra ID Free with Microsoft 365 or Azure
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    P1 price
    $7 per user/month, paid yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    P2 price
    $10 per user/month, paid yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Former name
    Azure Active Directory
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customer identity
    External ID free for first 50,000 MAU
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Keycloak logo

    2. Keycloak

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

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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ping Identity

    Free self-hosted SSO for organisations that can run their own servers.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Ping Identity 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 Ping Identity alternative for…

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

Okta Workforce Identity logo

Best Ping Identity alternative for most people

Okta Workforce Identity

The other big neutral IAM vendor, with a larger prebuilt app catalogue.

Keycloak logo

Best Ping Identity alternative for a free option

Keycloak

Free self-hosted SSO for organisations that can run their own servers.

Microsoft Entra ID logo

Best Ping Identity alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Microsoft Entra ID

Often already licensed through Microsoft 365, lowering the cost of workforce SSO.

Keycloak logo

Best Ping Identity alternative for open source

Keycloak

Free self-hosted SSO for organisations that can run their own servers.

Keycloak logo

Best Ping Identity alternative for self-hosting

Keycloak

Free self-hosted SSO for organisations that can run their own servers.

Microsoft Entra ID logo

Best Ping Identity alternative for Mac

Microsoft Entra ID

Often already licensed through Microsoft 365, lowering the cost of workforce SSO.

Microsoft Entra ID logo

Best Ping Identity alternative for Windows

Microsoft Entra ID

Often already licensed through Microsoft 365, lowering the cost of workforce SSO.

Keycloak logo

Best Ping Identity alternative for Linux

Keycloak

Free self-hosted SSO for organisations that can run their own servers.

LoginRadius logo

Best Ping Identity alternative for iPhone and Android

LoginRadius

Customer identity platform with self-serve plans and a trial.

Auth0 logo

Best Ping Identity alternative for working in the browser

Auth0

Easier, 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.