LinOTP vs privacyIDEA
LinOTP
linotp.org
privacyIDEA
privacyidea.orgSide by side
| Figure | LinOTP | privacyIDEA |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €165/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Multi-Factor Authentication Software | 8.1 (#13) | 7.6 (#32) |
| Spec score · Multi-Factor Authentication APIs | 8.2 (#9) | 7.8 (#13) |
| Deployment | The maker lists a virtual appliance compatible with common hypervisors and container deployment for Kubernetes and other orchestration platforms. | The project provides source code on GitHub and installation through PyPI; its downloads page recommends pip for Debian and other Linux distributions. |
| Headquarters | The netgo software GmbH legal notice gives its address as Sachsendamm 63-64, 10829 Berlin, Germany. | Kassel, Germany |
| Maker | LinOTP is developed and maintained by netgo software GmbH. | NetKnights GmbH describes itself as an independent IT security company and says it was founded in Kassel in May 2014. |
| Purpose | LinOTP is an open-source platform for strong multi-factor authentication and protecting digital identities and transactions. | privacyIDEA is a modular authentication server for adding two-factor authentication to applications, VPNs, remote access, SSH, websites, and web portals. |
| Support | Paid support offerings include support contracts with SLAs, software subscriptions, integration services, possible 24/7 emergency response, SaaS, training, and remote or on-site help. | NetKnights Enterprise Edition includes professional support and service level agreements, and its support contract runs for one year. |
Plans
privacyIDEA
- Small Business€165 a month
- Enterprise€556 a month
- Provider€2,275 a month
In their own words
LinOTP
LinOTP is an open-source platform for multi-factor authentication, aimed at protecting digital identities and transactions. It supports factors including HOTP, TOTP, mOTP, OCRA, SMS and email codes, push, QR, YubiKey, FIDO U2F, WebAuthn, and other hardware tokens. Listed protocols include SAML, OIDC, ADFS, and RADIUS; app integration methods also include HTTP/JSON API, PAM, OpenVPN, SSH, Apache, and WordPress. LinOTP connects to Active Directory, LDAP, and SQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and DB2. A self-service portal lets users register, manage, and reset tokens, while hardware tokens can be resynchronized automatically. The maker describes offline authentication for Windows users without a permanent internet connection. Deployment options include a virtual appliance and containers for Kubernetes and other orchestration platforms. The maker says it can serve small installations through enterprises with thousands of users and distributed setups. The open-source software is listed at free under AGPLv3 and GPLv2; a demo license is also listed at free. LinOTP 3 packages are listed for Debian 10 Buster; RPM packages are currently available only for LinOTP 2.
privacyIDEA
privacyIDEA has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.