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Gluu Server

Ch 147.2of 43 Identity and Access Management Software
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, self-hosted, Web
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3SSO protocolsOAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, CAS
  4. 4MFA methodsFIDO 2.0, FIDO U2F, Super Gluu, OTP apps, SMS OTP, Duo Security, certificate authentication
  5. 5Directory syncYes
  6. 6Lifecycle provisioningYes
  7. 7Adaptive access policiesYes
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Overview

Gluu Server is ranked #14 of 43 in identity and access management software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

Gluu Server plans and pricing

All plans
Gluu Server (FOSS) Free Free open-source IAM platform · Linux packages require a support contract for access gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026

Compared on identity and access management software

Free plan
Yesgluu.org
SSO protocols
OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, CASgluu.org
MFA methods
FIDO 2.0, FIDO U2F, Super Gluu, OTP apps, SMS OTP, Duo Security, certificate authenticationgluu.org
Directory sync
Yesgluu.org
Lifecycle provisioning
Yesgluu.org
Adaptive access policies
Yesgluu.org

Facts

Purpose
Gluu Server is a container distribution of free open source software for identity and access management.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Use cases
Documented use cases include single sign-on, mobile authentication, API access management, two-factor authentication, CIAM, and identity federation.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Protocols
It supports OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, UMA 2.0, SAML 2.0, SCIM, and FIDO U2F.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Authentication
The default distribution includes authentication scripts for methods including FIDO2, OTP, smart cards, Duo, and Super Gluu.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Inbound identity
Gluu Passport supports authentication at external SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect providers.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
App integrations
Integration guidance covers web, JavaScript, native, SaaS, and off-the-shelf applications; listed native libraries include AppAuth for iOS, macOS, and Android.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Security guidance
Gluu advises reviewing TLS cipher suites and notes that Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options clauses are commented out by default.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Support
Community tickets are public; private support, guaranteed response times, and consultative support are available with a paid support contract.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Linux access
Linux assets, packages, and binaries require a support contract; the installation pages direct users to Janssen Project releases for free up-to-date binaries.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Deployment options
The documentation provides Docker and Kubernetes deployment guides for Gluu Server.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Notable limit
Gluu Server does not include delegated administration, role definition, approvals, or workflows.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Company
Gluu says it supports enterprises that host their own infrastructure or outsource operation to Gluu.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Product status
Gluu describes Gluu Server 4 as its earlier product line, with version 4.5 as its latest release.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
What it does
Gluu Server is a free open-source identity and access management platform for user authentication, identity information, and policy decisions.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Standards
The server supports standards including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, UMA 2.0, SAML 2.0, SCIM, FIDO, LDAP, and RADIUS.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Integrations
Gluu documents SSO integration for server-side, JavaScript, native, SaaS, and off-the-shelf web and mobile applications.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Deployment
Gluu Server is available as Linux packages and Docker or Kubernetes containers; its documentation lists Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, and Debian.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Package access
The Ubuntu installation page says Gluu Server Linux packages require a support contract and directs users to Janssen Project releases for free up-to-date binaries.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Directory requirement
Gluu stores identity data locally and says it always needs a copy of identity data on the server.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026
Notable limitation
The server does not include delegated administration, role definition, approvals, or workflow features.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
Austin, Texas, USAgluu.org · 28 Sept 2026
Founded
Gluu says customers have supported the company for 15 years; the page does not state a founding year.gluu.org · 8 Oct 2026

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