authentik vs JumpCloud
authentik
authentik is an open-source identity provider focused on flexibility and versatility. It supports SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, LDAP, SCIM, and RADIUS protocols. It provides a modern UI for user self-service, admin management, and can act as a full identity provider or authentication proxy.
Pros
- Fully open source with active development
- Modern, polished admin UI
- Supports all major identity protocols
- Easy Docker/Kubernetes deployment
- Flexible flow-based authentication engine
Cons
- Younger project than Keycloak
- Smaller community and ecosystem
- Enterprise features require paid license
- Limited enterprise support options
Pricing: Free (Open Source) / Enterprise from contact
JumpCloud
JumpCloud is an open directory platform that consolidates identity, device, and access management into a single tool. It combines SSO, MFA, cloud LDAP, RADIUS, and cross-platform device management (Windows, macOS, Linux) in one dashboard. The platform is especially popular with SMBs and mid-market IT teams who want to replace Active Directory, Okta, and an MDM tool with one product.
Pros
- Consolidates identity, device, and network auth in one tool
- Free for up to 10 users with most features enabled
- Much cheaper than buying Okta plus a separate MDM
- Cross-platform device management is genuinely solid
Cons
- Integration catalog is smaller than Okta's
- Admin UI feels crowded as more features ship
- Some features (MDM, patching) are less mature than dedicated tools
- Mobile device management lags the leaders (Kandji, Jamf)
Pricing: Free for 10 users/devices; SSO $13/user/mo; Platform $19/user/mo