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Apache Syncope vs SimpleSAMLphp

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted identity & sso options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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AP Apache Syncope Open-source system for managing digital identities VS SI SimpleSAMLphp PHP implementation of SAML and identity federation
FeatureApache SyncopeSimpleSAMLphp
CategoryIdentity & SSOIdentity & SSO
LicenseApache-2.0LGPL-2.1
LanguageJavaPHP
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, bare-metalbare-metal, source, docker
GitHub stars★ 336★ 1,139
First released20122007
ReplacesSailPoint, OktaOkta, PingFederate

Why pick each one

Choose Apache Syncope if…

  • Strong identity governance features
  • Standards based
Apache Syncope details

Choose SimpleSAMLphp if…

  • Proven and widely deployed
  • Flexible modules
SimpleSAMLphp details

Frequently asked questions

Is Apache Syncope or SimpleSAMLphp better?

SimpleSAMLphp is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Apache Syncope if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Apache Syncope and SimpleSAMLphp free and open-source?

Yes. Apache Syncope is licensed under Apache-2.0 and SimpleSAMLphp under LGPL-2.1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Apache Syncope and SimpleSAMLphp with Docker?

Apache Syncope: yes. SimpleSAMLphp: yes.

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