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WSO2 Identity Server vs SuperTokens

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 SU SuperTokens Open-source user authentication you can self-host
FeatureWSO2 Identity ServerSuperTokens
CategoryIdentity & SSOIdentity & SSO
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaJava
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM4,096 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, bare-metaldocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 870★ 15,250
First released20072020
ReplacesOkta, ForgeRockAuth0, Firebase Auth

Why pick each one

Choose WSO2 Identity Server if…

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

Choose SuperTokens if…

  • Easy framework integration
  • Good free self-hosted tier
SuperTokens details

Frequently asked questions

Is WSO2 Identity Server or SuperTokens better?

SuperTokens 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 SuperTokens free and open-source?

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

Can I run WSO2 Identity Server and SuperTokens with Docker?

WSO2 Identity Server: yes. SuperTokens: yes.

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