Authorizer vs Hello Identity Coop
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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Authorizer
Open-source auth solution with a ready-made UI
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Hello Identity Coop
Open-source authentication broker for passwordless login
| Feature | Authorizer | Hello Identity Coop |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,977 | ★ 7 |
| First released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Auth0, Firebase Authentication | Auth0, Firebase Auth |
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)
Choose Hello Identity Coop if…
- Simple passwordless onboarding
- Open standards
Frequently asked questions
Is Authorizer or Hello Identity Coop better?
Authorizer is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Hello Identity Coop if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Authorizer and Hello Identity Coop free and open-source?
Yes. Authorizer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Hello Identity Coop under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Authorizer and Hello Identity Coop with Docker?
Authorizer: yes. Hello Identity Coop: yes.