FusionAuth vs Gluu Flex
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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FusionAuth
Complete authentication and authorization platform
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Gluu Flex
Enterprise identity and access management platform
| Feature | FusionAuth | Gluu Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Dockerfile | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, bare-metal | docker, kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 241 | ★ 31 |
| First released | 2018 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Auth0, Okta | Okta, Ping Identity |
Why pick each one
Choose FusionAuth if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Written in Dockerfile
Choose Gluu Flex if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is FusionAuth or Gluu Flex better?
FusionAuth is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Gluu Flex if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are FusionAuth and Gluu Flex free and open-source?
Yes. FusionAuth is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Gluu Flex under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FusionAuth and Gluu Flex with Docker?
FusionAuth: yes. Gluu Flex: yes.