FusionAuth
8.3#1 in authentication softwareFrom $162 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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OpenCIAM
6.2#18 in customer identity and access management softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | FusionAuth | OpenCIAM |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | It supports username/password login, identity providers, passkeys, and one-time passwords. | It supports OAuth 2.1, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, FIDO2/WebAuthn passkeys, magic links, email and SMS OTP, and push approval. |
| Deployment | The product can run locally, on premises, in a customer cloud, on an air-gapped server or as FusionAuth Cloud. | Self-hosted deployments can use Docker, Helm, or Kubernetes, run on Postgres, and support air-gapped environments. |
| Integrations | Identity-provider integrations include Apple, Facebook, Google, Twitter and arbitrary OIDC or SAML v2 providers, with connectors, plugins and monitoring integrations also available. | The platform lists 30+ prebuilt connectors, including Google, Apple, Microsoft, and GitHub, plus enterprise SAML/OIDC federation and SCIM provisioning. |
FusionAuth plans
- CommunityFree
- Starter$162 a month
- Enterprise$2,970 a month
- Essentials$2,970 a month
OpenCIAM plans
- CloudFree
- CommunityFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick FusionAuth if…
FusionAuth suits teams managing end-user identity that want deployment choices from self-hosting to managed cloud. It is not positioned as a desktop integration or Active Directory replacement.
Pick OpenCIAM if…
OpenCIAM suits teams building customer sign-in and consent flows, especially those needing multiple authentication methods or user-management controls. Its self-hosted and air-gapped options may suit teams with deployment and data-residency requirements.