Multi-Tenant Systems: Choosing identity management tool
- Keycloak
Keycloak is an open-source identity and access management (IAM) platform that can be used to manage user identities and access control for multi-tenant applications. It provides a wide range of features, including:
- User registration and authentication
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Single sign-on (SSO)
- Social login
- User self-service
Keycloak is a popular choice for multi-tenant applications because it is:
- Scalable and secure
- Easy to use and configure
- Highly customizable
2. Auth0
Auth0 is a cloud-based IAM platform that can be used to manage user identities and access control for multi-tenant applications. It provides a wide range of features, including:
- User registration and authentication
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Single sign-on (SSO)
- Social login
- User self-service
Auth0 is a popular choice for multi-tenant applications because it is:
- Easy to use and integrate with existing applications
- Highly scalable
- Secure and compliant with industry standards
3. FusionAuth
FusionAuth is an open-source IAM platform that can be used to manage user identities and access control for multi-tenant applications. It provides a wide range of features, including:
- User registration and authentication
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Single sign-on (SSO)
- Social login
- User self-service
FusionAuth is a popular choice for multi-tenant applications because it is:
- Self-hosted and customizable
- Secure and compliant with industry standards
- Supports a wide range of authentication methods
4. Ory Hydra
Ory Hydra is an open-source OAuth 2.0 server that can be used to implement IAM for multi-tenant applications. It provides a wide range of features, including:
- Support for multiple authentication methods
- Support for multiple authorization flows
- Support for user self-service
Ory Hydra is a popular choice for multi-tenant applications because it is:
- Lightweight and extensible
- Highly configurable
- Secure and compliant with industry standards
5. Gluu
Gluu is an open-source IAM platform that can be used to manage user identities and access control for multi-tenant applications. It is a fork of Keycloak and provides a similar set of features. Gluu is a popular choice for multi-tenant applications because it is:
- Highly customizable
- Secure and compliant with industry standards
- Supports a wide range of authentication methods
Conclusion
The best identity management tool for a multi-tenant application will depend on the specific needs of the application. However, all of the tools listed above are good options for managing user identities and access control for multi-tenant applications.
When choosing an identity management tool, it is important to consider the following factors:
- The number of tenants
- The number of users
- The security requirements
- The customization requirements
- The scalability requirements