OpenAM vs Ory
OpenAM
openidentityplatform.org
Ory
ory.comSide by side
| Figure | OpenAM | Ory |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $64.17/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 9 |
| Spec score · OAuth Server Software | 7.6 (#26) | 8.7 (#5) |
| Deployment | The maker documents deploying OpenAM in a Docker container and configuring it to use OpenDJ as its data store. | Ory offers open-source self-hosted components, a self-hosted enterprise license, and fully managed cloud IAM through Ory Network. |
| Integrations | The maker documents SAML authentication with Yandex Cloud, with OpenAM configured as the service provider. | Ory lists integrations including Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, GitHub, GitLab, AWS API Gateway, HubSpot, and Google reCAPTCHA. |
| Protocols | OpenAM can act as an identity provider using SAML, OAuth 2.0, or OpenID Connect 1.0. | The integrations directory includes OIDC, SAML, SCIM, OAuth 2.0, JWT, SMTP, REST API, and webhooks. |
| Purpose | OpenAM provides authentication, single sign-on, authorization, federation, entitlements, and web services security. | Ory provides identity and access management for customer apps, business partners, machines, and AI agents. |
| Support | Free community support is available through GitHub Discussions and documentation; independent approved vendors offer SLAs, consulting, implementation, and migration services. | The Enterprise plans include premium support with SLAs, and Ory Network Enterprise lists a 99.99% uptime SLA. |
Plans
Ory
- Production$770 a year
- Growth$9,350 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Ory Enterprise LicensePriced on request
- DeveloperFree
- Ory Network DeveloperFree
- Ory Network Production$770 a year
- Ory Network Growth$9,350 a year
- Ory Network EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
OpenAM
OpenAM has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Ory
Ory provides identity and access management for customer apps, business partners, machines, and AI agents. Its capabilities include authentication, user identity management, OAuth2 and OIDC, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and fine-grained permissions. The platform is modular and headless, with teams retaining control of their UI and UX. Deployment options include open-source self-hosted components, a self-hosted enterprise license, and managed cloud IAM through Ory Network. Its integration directory covers services such as GitHub, Google Workspace, and HubSpot, and protocols including SAML, SCIM, OAuth 2.0, and webhooks. Ory lists a free Developer tier, Production at $770 a year, and Growth at $9,350 a year. Production includes one production, three staging, and five development environments; Growth includes two production, five staging, and 20 development environments. B2B authentication is limited to Growth and Enterprise. Ory also lists customer SSO, social login, passkeys, customer profiles, directory sync, lifecycle provisioning, and adaptive access policies.