Ory
Modern, modular identity and access management platform with cloud-native identity services (Ory Kratos), supporting passwordless auth, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, and federated identity brokering.
Overview
| Category | Auth |
| Self-Hostable | Yes |
| On-Prem | No |
| Best For | startup, growth, enterprise |
| Last Verified | 2026-02-13 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:- dx
- customization
- security
- Steeper learning curve than SaaS platforms
- Smaller ecosystem than Auth0 or Okta
- Requires infrastructure knowledge
When to Use
Best when:- Need modular identity architecture
- Want open source with cloud option
- Building for scale