Duende IdentityServer alternative
The Duende IdentityServer alternative for SaaS teams
Authagonal gives you enterprise SSO, SCIM, MFA, audit logs and branded login — every feature on every plan, with no per-connection fees.
Why teams move off Duende IdentityServer
- 01
You host, patch, scale and secure it, so identity becomes your team’s operational burden.
- 02
SAML is not on the LITE license at all; it is a STANDARD-tier add-on, and the admin portal, MFA and audit logs are yours to build.
- 03
LITE ($5,750/yr) covers just 2 client apps; a few apps or SAML pushes you to STANDARD at $12,500/yr, on top of the engineering time to run it.
Duende IdentityServer vs Authagonal
| Duende IdentityServer | Authagonal | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating model | You host, patch & scale it | Fully hosted & managed |
| SAML | Not on LITE; a STANDARD-tier add-on | Included on every plan |
| Client apps | 2 on LITE, 10 on STANDARD | Unlimited, included |
| Admin portal & MFA | Build it yourself | Included |
| Audit logs | Build it yourself | 365 days, included |
| Licensing | $5,750/yr LITE to $12,500/yr STANDARD | From $29/mo, or self-host free |
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Common questions
- Is Authagonal cheaper than Duende IdentityServer?
- Usually, yes. Authagonal includes enterprise SSO, SAML, SCIM, MFA, custom domains and audit logs on every plan from $29/mo, with no per-connection or per-client fees. Duende IdentityServer charges for those as you scale, so the gap widens with every enterprise customer and every app you add.
- Can I migrate from Duende IdentityServer to Authagonal?
- Yes. Authagonal imports your users and connections and keeps the same OIDC and SAML standards, so most migrations are a configuration change, not a rebuild.
- Does Authagonal support SAML and SCIM like Duende IdentityServer?
- Yes, on every plan including the free tier. SSO connections aren't capped and SCIM directory sync is included, so you're never billed per connection to onboard an enterprise customer.
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