OpenUnison 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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OpenUnison
Identity management and SSO portal for Kubernetes
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SuperTokens
Open-source user authentication you can self-host
| Feature | OpenUnison | SuperTokens |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Less | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | kubernetes, helm | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 136 | ★ 15,250 |
| First released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Okta | Auth0, Firebase Auth |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenUnison if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Written in Less
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenUnison or SuperTokens better?
SuperTokens is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider OpenUnison if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are OpenUnison and SuperTokens free and open-source?
Yes. OpenUnison is licensed under Apache-2.0 and SuperTokens under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenUnison and SuperTokens with Docker?
OpenUnison: check the project docs for container support. SuperTokens: yes.