Gluu Server
Gluu Server is a free, open-source identity and access management platform for authentication, identity information, and policy decisions.
What Gluu Server is
Gluu Server is a free, open-source identity and access management platform for authentication, identity information, and policy decisions. Documented uses include single sign-on, mobile authentication, API access management, two-factor authentication, customer identity and access management, and identity federation. It supports standards including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, UMA 2.0, SAML 2.0, SCIM, FIDO, LDAP, and RADIUS. The default distribution includes authentication scripts for methods such as FIDO2, OTP, smart cards, Duo, and Super Gluu; Gluu Passport can connect to external SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect providers. Integration guidance covers web, JavaScript, native, SaaS, and off-the-shelf applications, and deployment guides cover Docker and Kubernetes. Gluu Server stores identity data locally and needs a copy on the server. It does not include delegated administration, role definition, approvals, or workflows. The free open-source plan is listed as free, but Linux packages require a support contract; the installation pages direct users to Janssen Project releases for free, up-to-date binaries.
Good
- Supports a broad set of identity protocols.
- Includes authentication scripts for multiple methods.
- Deployment guides cover Docker and Kubernetes.
- Integrations cover web, native, SaaS, and other apps.
Watch out
- Linux packages require a support contract.
- Identity data must be copied onto the server.
- No delegated administration, role definition, approvals, or workflows.
- Community tickets are public.
Who it suits
Gluu Server suits organizations that need self-hosted identity and access management across web, mobile, or API applications. Its protocols and authentication options may fit teams building sign-in and identity federation into their services.
Verdict
Gluu Server covers a wide range of authentication and federation needs, with deployment guidance for containers and multiple application types. Account for its local identity-data requirement, missing administration workflows, and contract requirement for Linux packages.
Plans and prices
From Gluu Server's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Gluu Server (FOSS) | Free | Free open-source IAM platform · Linux packages require a support contract for access |
The facts
Each one read from Gluu Server's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- App integrations
- Integration guidance covers web, JavaScript, native, SaaS, and off-the-shelf applications; listed native libraries include AppAuth for iOS, macOS, and Android.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Linux access
- Linux assets, packages, and binaries require a support contract; the installation pages direct users to Janssen Project releases for free up-to-date binaries.checked 8 Oct 2026
What it does
- Authentication
- Authentication options include FIDO, OTP, Super Gluu, Duo Security, social login, SMS OTP, and certificate authentication.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Gluu Server is available as Linux packages and Docker or Kubernetes containers; its documentation lists Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, and Debian.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Deployment options
- The documentation provides Docker and Kubernetes deployment guides for Gluu Server.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Directory requirement
- Gluu stores identity data locally and says it always needs a copy of identity data on the server.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Inbound identity
- Gluu Passport supports authentication at external SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect providers.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Gluu documents SSO integration for server-side, JavaScript, native, SaaS, and off-the-shelf web and mobile applications.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Notable limit
- Gluu Server does not include delegated administration, role definition, approvals, or workflows.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Notable limitation
- The server does not include delegated administration, role definition, approvals, or workflow features.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Package access
- The Ubuntu installation page says Gluu Server Linux packages require a support contract and directs users to Janssen Project releases for free up-to-date binaries.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product status
- Gluu describes Gluu Server 4 as its earlier product line, with version 4.5 as its latest release.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Protocols
- It supports OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, UMA 2.0, SAML 2.0, SCIM, and FIDO U2F.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Gluu Server is a container distribution of free open source software for identity and access management.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security guidance
- Gluu advises reviewing TLS cipher suites and notes that Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options clauses are commented out by default.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Standards
- The server supports standards including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, UMA 2.0, SAML 2.0, SCIM, FIDO, LDAP, and RADIUS.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Community tickets are public; private support, guaranteed response times, and consultative support are available with a paid support contract.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- Documented use cases include single sign-on, mobile authentication, API access management, two-factor authentication, CIAM, and identity federation.checked 8 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Gluu Server is a free open-source identity and access management platform for user authentication, identity information, and policy decisions.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- Gluu says it supports enterprises that host their own infrastructure or outsource operation to Gluu.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- Gluu says customers have supported the company for 15 years; the page does not state a founding year.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Gluu, Inc. lists its address as 600 Congress Avenue, 14th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701, USA.checked 8 Oct 2026
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