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Zitadel

Zitadel

ZITADEL provides a multi-tenant, API-first identity platform with comprehensive SDKs for authentication, authorization, and user management. Built for developers and enterprises alike.

Zitadel is an open-source alternative to:

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ZITADEL is the identity infrastructure platform that bridges the best of open source and enterprise authentication solutions. Designed for developers and works for all users and applications, it offers a secure, scalable, and extensible way to manage identities.

Key Features

  • Multi-tenant architecture: Support for multiple organizations and projects within a single instance.
  • API-first design: Comprehensive SDKs for seamless integration with applications.
  • Passwordless authentication: Secure and user-friendly login methods including biometrics and magic links.
  • Social logins: Pre-configured integrations with Google, Microsoft, GitHub, and more.
  • Identity providers: Support for SAML, OIDC, and LDAP providers.
  • User management: Advanced profile management, roles, and permissions.
  • Audit logs: Detailed tracking of all authentication and administrative actions.
  • Compliance-ready: Built with security and regulatory standards in mind (GDPR, SOC 2, etc.).
  • Extensible: Customizable workflows and hooks for tailored identity solutions.

Tech / Self-Hosting

ZITADEL is open-source and can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. It supports deployment on Kubernetes, Docker, and bare-metal servers. The platform is designed for high availability and scalability, making it suitable for both small projects and large enterprises. Documentation and community support are available for self-hosting setups.