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WSO2 Identity Server vs SimpleSAMLphp

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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WS WSO2 Identity Server Open-source identity and access management server VS SI SimpleSAMLphp PHP implementation of SAML and identity federation
FeatureWSO2 Identity ServerSimpleSAMLphp
CategoryIdentity & SSOIdentity & SSO
LicenseApache-2.0LGPL-2.1
LanguageJavaPHP
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM4,096 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, bare-metalbare-metal, source, docker
GitHub stars★ 870★ 1,139
First released20072007
ReplacesOkta, ForgeRockOkta, PingFederate

Why pick each one

Choose WSO2 Identity Server if…

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

Choose SimpleSAMLphp if…

  • Proven and widely deployed
  • Flexible modules
SimpleSAMLphp details

Frequently asked questions

Is WSO2 Identity Server or SimpleSAMLphp better?

SimpleSAMLphp 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 WSO2 Identity Server and SimpleSAMLphp free and open-source?

Yes. WSO2 Identity Server is licensed under Apache-2.0 and SimpleSAMLphp under LGPL-2.1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run WSO2 Identity Server and SimpleSAMLphp with Docker?

WSO2 Identity Server: yes. SimpleSAMLphp: yes.

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