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Ory

Open Source Identity & Access Infrastructure.

About Ory

Ory is the most comprehensive open-source identity, access, and permissions infrastructure for cloud software. Developer-first, cloud-native, and API-only.

Key Features

Open Source
Zero Trust
API-first

Perfect For

Self-hosted identity
Zero trust architecture
Custom identity flows
Privacy-focused systems

Getting Started

  1. 1

    Choose Ory Cloud or self-host

  2. 2

    Set up Ory Kratos (identity)

  3. 3

    Configure Ory Hydra (OAuth2) if needed

  4. 4

    Integrate via SDKs

What Makes Ory Different?

100% open source (Apache 2.0)

Cloud-native architecture

Zero Trust by design

API-only, headless

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Fully open source
  • Cloud-native
  • Highly customizable

Cons

  • Steep learning curve
  • More setup required
  • Smaller commercial support

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PricingOpen Source
CategoryAuth
Primary TaskIdentity Infrastructure
Founded2015

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