FreeRADIUS 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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FreeRADIUS
High-performance open-source RADIUS server
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SuperTokens
Open-source user authentication you can self-host
| Feature | FreeRADIUS | SuperTokens |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | C | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source, docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,569 | ★ 15,250 |
| First released | 1999 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Cisco ISE | Auth0, Firebase Auth |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is FreeRADIUS or SuperTokens better?
SuperTokens is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider FreeRADIUS if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are FreeRADIUS and SuperTokens free and open-source?
Yes. FreeRADIUS is licensed under GPL-2.0 and SuperTokens under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FreeRADIUS and SuperTokens with Docker?
FreeRADIUS: yes. SuperTokens: yes.