Pocket ID alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Pocket ID: no password, LDAP or SAML support, and users without passkey-capable devices are left out. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Pocket ID, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Authelia currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Pocket ID alternative for most people
AutheliaAdds password plus 2FA and reverse-proxy protection for apps without OIDC.
Best Pocket ID alternative for a free option
authentikMuch broader feature set, including LDAP, SAML and RADIUS.
Best Pocket ID alternative for open source
KanidmPasskeys plus Linux login, SSH keys and RADIUS in one server.
Best Pocket ID alternative for self-hosting
KeycloakFull-featured identity server when you need passwords and federation too.
Best Pocket ID alternative for Mac
KeycloakFull-featured identity server when you need passwords and federation too.
Best Pocket ID alternative for Windows
KeycloakFull-featured identity server when you need passwords and federation too.
Best Pocket ID alternative for Linux
KanidmPasskeys plus Linux login, SSH keys and RADIUS in one server.
Pocket ID alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Pocket ID?
Authelia ranks first right now. Adds password plus 2FA and reverse-proxy protection for apps without OIDC. authentik and Kanidm follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Pocket ID?
Yes. Authelia (open source), authentik (open source), Kanidm (open source) 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 Pocket ID?
Yes: Authelia, authentik, Kanidm and Keycloak. Authelia, authentik and Kanidm can also be self-hosted.
Which Pocket ID alternatives work on Linux?
Kanidm and Keycloak run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Pocket ID?
The complaints we hear most: no password, LDAP or SAML support; users without passkey-capable devices are left out; community project without commercial support.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Pocket ID, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.