SuperTokens vs Univention Corporate Server
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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SuperTokens
Open-source user authentication you can self-host
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Univention Corporate Server
Integrated identity and infrastructure management platform
| Feature | SuperTokens | Univention Corporate Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | bare-metal, one-click |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,250 | ★ 293 |
| First released | 2020 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Auth0, Firebase Auth | Microsoft Active Directory |
Why pick each one
Choose Univention Corporate Server if…
- Comprehensive platform
- Web-based administration
Frequently asked questions
Is SuperTokens or Univention Corporate Server better?
SuperTokens is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Univention Corporate Server if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are SuperTokens and Univention Corporate Server free and open-source?
Yes. SuperTokens is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Univention Corporate Server under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SuperTokens and Univention Corporate Server with Docker?
SuperTokens: yes. Univention Corporate Server: check the project docs for container support.