authentik vs OneLogin
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
OneLogin
OneLogin is a cloud IAM platform focused on the mid-market, now part of One Identity (Quest Software). It offers SSO, MFA, user provisioning, and unified directory services, typically at a lower price point than Okta. OneLogin's SmartFactor Authentication uses machine learning to score risk at every login, and the platform has a solid integration catalog through its App Catalog.
Pros
- More affordable than Okta at equivalent feature tiers
- Good ML-based risk scoring for adaptive MFA
- Solid SCIM provisioning for common SaaS apps
- Mid-market focus means approachable onboarding
Cons
- Smaller integration catalog than Okta
- Product roadmap uncertain since One Identity acquisition
- Admin UI feels dated compared to newer competitors
- Customer support has received mixed reviews
Pricing: SSO $2/user/mo; Advanced $4/user/mo; Professional $8/user/mo