Casdoor vs Ory Keto
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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Casdoor
UI-first identity and access management with SSO support
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Ory Keto
Permission and authorization server based on Zanzibar
| Feature | Casdoor | Ory Keto |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,139 | ★ 5,383 |
| First released | 2021 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Auth0, Okta | Auth0 FGA, OpenFGA |
Why pick each one
Choose Ory Keto if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 5.4k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Casdoor or Ory Keto better?
Neither is universally better. Casdoor has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Casdoor and Ory Keto free and open-source?
Yes. Casdoor is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Ory Keto under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Casdoor and Ory Keto with Docker?
Casdoor: yes. Ory Keto: yes.