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Apache Syncope vs ZITADEL

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 ZI ZITADEL Cloud-native identity infrastructure with multi-tenancy built in
FeatureApache SyncopeZITADEL
CategoryIdentity & SSOIdentity & SSO
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaGo
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, bare-metaldocker, kubernetes, binary
GitHub stars★ 336★ 14,671
First released20122020
ReplacesSailPoint, OktaAuth0, Okta, Firebase Auth

Why pick each one

Choose Apache Syncope if…

  • Strong identity governance features
  • Standards based
Apache Syncope details

Choose ZITADEL if…

  • Strong multi-tenant model
  • Modern Go codebase
ZITADEL details

Frequently asked questions

Is Apache Syncope or ZITADEL better?

ZITADEL 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 ZITADEL free and open-source?

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

Can I run Apache Syncope and ZITADEL with Docker?

Apache Syncope: yes. ZITADEL: yes.

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