FusionAuth vs UNLOQ
FusionAuth
fusionauth.ioUNLOQ
unloq.ioSide by side
| Figure | FusionAuth | UNLOQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $162/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 5 |
| Spec score · Passwordless Authentication Software | 9.2 (#3) | 7.8 (#18) |
| Authentication methods | Supported methods include passwords, social and enterprise identity providers, passkeys and one-time passwords. | Users can authenticate through push notifications, TOTP, or email login. |
| Deployment | The product can run locally, on premises, in a customer cloud, on an air-gapped server or as FusionAuth Cloud. | UNLOQ offers integration on premise or in the cloud, and its pricing page says custom mobile apps are available only for on-premise deployments. |
| Headquarters | United States | TechHub Moorgate, 101 Finsbury Pavement, London EC2Y 9AU, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | Identity-provider integrations include Apple, Facebook, Google, Twitter and arbitrary OIDC or SAML v2 providers, with connectors, plugins and monitoring integrations also available. | Integration options include an API, code examples, a customisable login widget, and plugins; the site also provides a WordPress two-factor authentication plugin. |
| Support | Community support is provided through forums, Slack, and GitHub; Essentials includes email support with a 24 to 48 hour business-hours response time, and Enterprise includes 24/7 email and phone support. | The maker lists documentation, device deactivation, and contact by email as support options. |
Plans
FusionAuth
- CommunityFree
- CommunityFree
- Starter$162 a month
- Starter$162 a month
- Enterprise$2,970 a month
- Enterprise$2,970 a month
- Essentials$2,970 a month
- Essentials$2,970 a month
UNLOQ
- Free (1–100 users)Free
- 101–200 users$19 a month
- 201–300 users$29 a month
- 301–400 users$39 a month
- 401–500 users$49 a month
In their own words
FusionAuth
FusionAuth is a Customer Identity and Access Management server for authentication, authorization, and user management. It supports username and password login, passkeys, one-time passwords, and external identity providers, including Apple, Facebook, Google, and Twitter. It implements OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML v2. Authorization includes role-based access across users, roles, groups, applications, and entities, plus fine-grained authorization integration. Teams can customize pages and messages and use lambda functions and webhooks. It can run locally, on-premises, in private or air-gapped cloud environments, or as a managed FusionAuth Cloud instance. The free Community Edition is self-hosted and unlimited, with no trial clock. Starter costs $162 a month billed annually and includes one connector and 100 machine-to-machine entities; Essentials and Enterprise cost $2,970 a month billed annually. FusionAuth supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, and API deployments.
UNLOQ
UNLOQ provides passwordless authentication for applications through a distributed authentication system. Users can sign in with push notifications, TOTP, email login, or biometric login. Developers can connect it through an API, code examples, a customizable login widget, or plugins, including a WordPress two-factor authentication plugin. Push requests can ask users to approve or deny defined actions such as financial transactions, document sharing, and workflow approvals. City Wall and IP Restriction controls can limit access by country, city, or IP address. Real-time analytics show login timing and location, preferred methods, and devices. Customers can customize logos, colors, and splash screens for mobile and web applications, and UNLOQ can generate iOS and Android app files. Integration is available on premise or in the cloud; custom mobile apps are limited to on-premise deployments. Platforms listed are Android, iOS, web, API, and self-hosted. The free tier covers 1–100 users at free, with unlimited authentications and authorisations. The 101–200 user tier is $19 a month.