authentik

authentik is an open-source identity provider that centralises login for all your applications: staff log in once and gain access to all connected services via single sign-on. authentik supports the common standards SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect and LDAP, and includes multi-factor authentication, social login and password recovery. The visual flow designer is particularly handy, as it allows you to customise login workflows without any programming. With Managed authentik Hosting, you get this alternative to Okta and Auth0 as a fully managed service – with no user-based licence costs.

Who is authentik suitable for?

authentik is ideal for SMEs that use multiple web applications – such as Nextcloud, a wiki, a ticketing system or industry-specific tools – and want to put an end to the proliferation of passwords. Fiduciary firms and law firms use it to centrally secure access to client data with two-factor authentication; agencies and IT service providers control which employees and freelancers can access which client systems. Clubs and schools with many user accounts also benefit from centralised user management. If someone leaves the organisation, their account is deactivated in one place – and consequently everywhere.

Authentik Hosting in Switzerland

An identity provider manages particularly sensitive data: user accounts, passwords and access rights. At OpenHosting, your authentik instance therefore runs in Swiss data centres in the Zurich region, and the service is nDSG-compliant – unlike US services such as Okta or Auth0. Managed operations take care of the critical tasks for you: security updates are applied promptly, the system is continuously monitored, and daily backups following the 3-2-1 principle (hourly under the Business Plan) protect your user database. Support is included – even when integrating your applications or migrating from an existing identity provider. Managed authentik hosting is available from CHF 9/month with 5 users and email support; the Business Plan offers 25 users, hourly backups and priority support. This gives you professional identity management at a predictable fixed price, rather than US cloud licences billed per user.