Pocket ID
Simple self-hosted OpenID Connect provider where users sign in with passkeys only.
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About Pocket ID
Pocket ID is a small, self-hosted OIDC provider designed to be the easiest way to add single sign-on to the apps you run yourself. Users sign in only with passkeys, stored in a password manager, phone or hardware security key, so there are no passwords to leak or reset. Admins add users and groups in a clean web UI, register OIDC clients such as Immich, Nextcloud, Jellyfin or a reverse proxy, and control which groups can reach each app. It is OpenID Connect Certified, ships as a single Docker container and needs very little configuration, which has made it popular in the homelab community as a lighter option than Keycloak or authentik. It is free and open source under the BSD 2-Clause licence. The passkey-only design is the point, but it also means it cannot serve apps that need LDAP, SAML or password logins, and it has no commercial support.
Best for: Homelabs and small teams that want passwordless SSO for self-hosted apps.
Pros and cons
What works
- Very easy to deploy and configure
- Passkey-only login removes password risks
- OpenID Connect Certified
Why people leave
- No password, LDAP or SAML support
- Users without passkey-capable devices are left out
- Community project without commercial support
Top Pocket ID alternatives
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Authelia66.5Adds password plus 2FA and reverse-proxy protection for apps without OIDC.
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authentik62.6Much broader feature set, including LDAP, SAML and RADIUS.
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Kanidm59.6Passkeys plus Linux login, SSH keys and RADIUS in one server.
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Keycloak57.2Full-featured identity server when you need passwords and federation too.
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Pocket ID: common questions
Is Pocket ID free?
Yes. Pocket ID is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.
Is Pocket ID open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at pocket-id/pocket-id. You can also run it on your own server.
What platforms does Pocket ID run on?
Pocket ID is available for Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to Pocket ID?
The highest-ranked Pocket ID alternatives right now are Authelia, authentik and Kanidm. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.