FreeIPA Alternatives

FreeIPA is described as 'Integrated security information management solution combining Linux (Fedora), 389 Directory Server, MIT Kerberos, NTP, DNS, Dogtag (Certificate System). It consists of a web interface and command-line administration tools' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to FreeIPA for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, Mac and Web-based apps. The best FreeIPA alternative is Keycloak, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FreeIPA are authentik, AWS Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Active Directory and Tinyauth.

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FreeIPA alternatives page was last updated Apr 12, 2025
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  1. Keycloak icon

    Keycloak

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    Open Source Identity and Access Management for modern Applications and Services.

    86 Keycloak alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    End result log-in page. Optionally, the feel and look of this page can be customized to your liking.

    Keycloak Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Single Sign-On
    3.  SAML Single Sign-On
    4.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    5.  Federated
    6.  Access Control

    Keycloak VS FreeIPA

     

    • Keycloak is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to FreeIPA.

    • Keycloak is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FreeIPA.

    • Keycloak is Free and Open SourceFreeIPA is also Free and Open Source
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    authentik

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    authentik is an open-source identity provider focused on flexibility and versatility.

    43 authentik alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Kubernetes
    • AWS CloudFormation
    authentik screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Self-hosted
    3.  Access Control
    4.  LDAP support
    5.  Single Sign-On

    authentik VS FreeIPA

     

    • authentik is the most popular Mac alternative to FreeIPA.

    • authentik is Free and Open SourceFreeIPA is also Free and Open Source
    • authentik is Privacy focusedFreeIPA is not according to our users
  4. AWS Identity and Access Management icon

    AWS Identity and Access Management

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    With AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), you can specify who or what can access services and resources in AWS, centrally manage fine-grained permissions, and analyze access to refine permissions across AWS.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Amazon Web Services
    AWS Identity and Access Management screenshot 1

    AWS Identity and Access Management VS FreeIPA

     

    • AWS Identity and Access Management is the most popular SaaS alternative to FreeIPA.

    • AWS Identity and Access Management is Free and ProprietaryFreeIPA is Free and Open Source
  5. Microsoft Active Directory icon

    Microsoft Active Directory

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    Active Directory (AD) is a directory service that Microsoft developed for Windows domain networks and included in most Windows Server operating systems as a set of processes and services.

    20 Microsoft Active Directory alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft Active Directory screenshot 1

    Microsoft Active Directory Features

    1.  Resource management
    2.  Resource monitoring
    3.  Single Sign-On

    Microsoft Active Directory VS FreeIPA

     

    • Microsoft Active Directory is the most popular Windows alternative to FreeIPA.

    • Microsoft Active Directory is the most popular commercial alternative to FreeIPA.

    • Microsoft Active Directory is Paid and ProprietaryFreeIPA is Free and Open Source
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    Tinyauth

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    The simplest way to protect your apps with a login screen.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • GR flagGreece
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • NGINX
    • Docker
    Tinyauth screenshot 1

    Tinyauth Features

    1.  React
    2. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    3.  Golang

    Tinyauth VS FreeIPA

     
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    Gluu Server

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    The Gluu Server is a container distribution of free open source software (FOSS) for identity and access management (IAM). SaaS, custom, open source and commercial web and mobile applications can leverage a Gluu Server for user authentication, identity information, and policy...

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Gluu Server Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication

    Gluu Server VS FreeIPA

     

    • Gluu Server is the most popular Web-based alternative to FreeIPA.

    • Gluu Server is Freemium and Open SourceFreeIPA is Free and Open Source
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    389 Directory Server

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    Enterprise-class open source Linux LDAP server. Hardened by real-world use, full-featured, supports multi-master replication. 389 DS can be downloaded for free and set up in less than an hour using the graphical console.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • CentOS
    • Fedora

    389 Directory Server VS FreeIPA

     
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    pGina Fork

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    pGina is a replacement for the default Windows Credential Provider. Through plugins, pGina allows you to configure the login process from authentication and authorization through Radius, SSH, Kerberos, POP, IMAP,... remote servers.

    4 pGina Fork alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    pGina Fork screenshot 1

    pGina Fork Features

    1.  Kerberos
    2.  SSH
    3.  IMAP Support

    pGina Fork VS FreeIPA

     
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    OpenLDAP

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    OpenLDAP Software is an open source implementation of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.

    15 OpenLDAP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    OpenLDAP screenshot 1

    OpenLDAP VS FreeIPA

     
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    SambaBox

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    SambaBox is an enterprise directory appliance with Web based management interface. SambaBox also offers integrated domain name (DNS), dynamic computer configuration (DHCP), certificate authority (CA), Microsoft Exchange compatible and also supports up to 2016 Functional Level...

    18 SambaBox alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • TR flagTürkiye

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    SambaBox screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows Compatible
    2.  Enterprise Directory Service
    3.  Dns
    4.  Active Directory Migration
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Rolling Release
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Portable
    12.  Network Tools

    SambaBox VS FreeIPA

     
  13. CAS icon

    CAS

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    Apereo CAS - Enterprise Single Sign On for the Web.

    16 CAS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    CAS screenshot 1

    CAS Features

    1.  Single Sign-On

    CAS VS FreeIPA

     
    Comments about CAS as an Alternative to FreeIPA
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    Negative •Jul 28, 2022
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    FreeIPA has many more services, but SSO isn't one of them.

    FreeIPA Icon
    CAS icon
    • CAS is Free and Open SourceFreeIPA is also Free and Open Source
  14. Ory icon

    Ory

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    Ory builds cloud-native authentication (login), authorization (permission), delegation (OAuth2, OpenID Connect), and user management software. You can deploy what you need yourself or use the Ory Network and get started in minutes.

    54 Ory alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Access Control
    2.  User Management
    3.  OpenID Provider
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  Multi-cloud access control
    6.  OpenID Connect
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Biometric Authentication
    10.  Single Sign-On

    Ory VS FreeIPA

     

    • Ory is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to FreeIPA.

    • Ory is Freemium and Open SourceFreeIPA is Free and Open Source
    • Ory is Privacy focusedFreeIPA is not according to our users
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