Dex
6.0#29 in oauth server softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitDex vs Ory
What both publish
| Fact | Dex | Ory |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Dex can be installed as a container image, deployed with a Helm chart, or built from source, and the site says it runs anywhere Go runs. | Ory offers open-source self-hosted components, a self-hosted enterprise license, and fully managed cloud IAM through Ory Network. |
| Integrations | Documented connectors include LDAP, GitHub, SAML 2.0, GitLab, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, AuthProxy, Bitbucket Cloud, OpenShift, Atlassian Crowd, Gitea, and OpenStack Keystone. | Ory lists integrations including Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, GitHub, GitLab, AWS API Gateway, HubSpot, and Google reCAPTCHA. |
| Purpose | Dex is a federated OpenID Connect identity service that lets applications use OIDC while Dex connects to upstream identity providers. | Ory provides identity and access management for customer apps, business partners, machines, and AI agents. |
Dex plans
- DexFree
Ory plans
- Production$770 a year
- Growth$9,350 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Ory Enterprise LicensePriced on request
- Ory Network DeveloperFree
- DeveloperFree
Pick Dex if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Ory if…
Ory suits teams building identity and access management for users, partners, machines, or AI agents. Its self-hosted and managed options serve teams with different hosting preferences.