Duende IdentityServer
7.0#15 in oauth server softwareFrom $5,750 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitDuende IdentityServer vs Ory
What both publish
| Fact | Duende IdentityServer | Ory |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 | 2019 |
| Protocols | Core protocol support includes OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0 with features such as Pushed Authorization Requests and Demonstration of Proof-of-Possession; extended support includes mTLS, JAR, CIBA, and Device Authorization Grant. | The integrations directory includes OIDC, SAML, SCIM, OAuth 2.0, JWT, SMTP, REST API, and webhooks. |
| Purpose | Duende IdentityServer is an OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0 framework for ASP.NET Core that centralizes authentication for APIs, SPAs, mobile apps, and microservices in your own environment. | Ory provides identity and access management for customer apps, business partners, machines, and AI agents. |
Duende IdentityServer plans
- Lite$5,750 a year
- Standard$12,500 a year
- Advanced$24,900 a year
- Custom—
Ory plans
- Production$770 a year
- Growth$9,350 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Ory Enterprise LicensePriced on request
- Ory Network DeveloperFree
- DeveloperFree
Pick Duende IdentityServer 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.