Authorizer vs Janssen Project
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted identity & sso options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
Authorizer
Open-source auth solution with a ready-made UI
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Janssen Project
Cloud-native identity and access management platform
| Feature | Authorizer | Janssen Project |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,977 | ★ 646 |
| First released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Auth0, Firebase Authentication | Okta, Auth0 |
Why pick each one
Choose Authorizer if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Authorizer or Janssen Project better?
Authorizer is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Janssen Project if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Authorizer and Janssen Project free and open-source?
Yes. Authorizer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Janssen Project under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Authorizer and Janssen Project with Docker?
Authorizer: yes. Janssen Project: check the project docs for container support.