Best open-source IAM tools
Open-source IAM tools you can self-host and inspect. A neutral list of the open-source IAM options in our directory, compared on capabilities, deployment, and sources. We do not crown a single winner; tools are listed alphabetically.
Updated June 2026
What this shortlist looks at
Featured
Paid placementDistributed secrets management. No vault, no vendor dependency
Pricing: Free ($0) for orgs under $10M revenue; Starter $149/mo (5 seats); Enterprise custom
Tools listed here
authentik
Teams wanting a modern, developer-friendly open-source identity provider with easy deploymentOpen-source identity provider with modern UI and protocol support
Open-source identity provider with modern UI and protocol support
Bitwarden (Business)
Security-conscious organizations wanting an affordable, auditable, and self-hostable password managerOpen-source enterprise password manager with self-hosting and transparent security
Open-source enterprise password manager with self-hosting and transparent security
Keycloak
Teams that need full control, auditability, and zero license costA widely used open-source IAM platform, backed by Red Hat
A widely used open-source IAM platform, backed by Red Hat
For the full category walkthrough with every tool compared, see the Identity & Access Management guide.