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Dex vs WSO2 Identity Server

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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DE Dex OpenID Connect identity provider with pluggable connectors VS WS WSO2 Identity Server Open-source identity and access management server
FeatureDexWSO2 Identity Server
CategoryIdentity & SSOIdentity & SSO
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageGoJava
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM128 MB4,096 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, binarydocker, kubernetes, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 11,019★ 870
First released20162007
ReplacesOkta, Auth0Okta, ForgeRock

Why pick each one

Choose Dex if…

  • Great Kubernetes integration
  • Simple and reliable
Dex details

Choose WSO2 Identity Server if…

  • Enterprise feature set
  • Strong standards coverage
WSO2 Identity Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Dex or WSO2 Identity Server better?

Dex is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider WSO2 Identity Server if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Dex and WSO2 Identity Server free and open-source?

Yes. Dex is licensed under Apache-2.0 and WSO2 Identity Server under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Dex and WSO2 Identity Server with Docker?

Dex: yes. WSO2 Identity Server: yes.

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