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Shibboleth Identity Provider 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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SH Shibboleth Identity Provider Standards-based SAML identity provider for federations VS SU SuperTokens Open-source user authentication you can self-host
FeatureShibboleth Identity ProviderSuperTokens
CategoryIdentity & SSOIdentity & SSO
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaJava
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, docker, sourcedocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 200★ 15,250
First released20032020
ReplacesOkta, Ping IdentityAuth0, Firebase Auth

Why pick each one

Choose Shibboleth Identity Provider if…

  • Gold standard for SAML federations
  • Highly configurable
Shibboleth Identity Provider details

Choose SuperTokens if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Shibboleth Identity Provider or SuperTokens better?

SuperTokens is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Shibboleth Identity Provider if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Shibboleth Identity Provider and SuperTokens free and open-source?

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

Can I run Shibboleth Identity Provider and SuperTokens with Docker?

Shibboleth Identity Provider: yes. SuperTokens: yes.

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