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Head-to-head · Passkey Authentication Software

Keycloak vs Iru Access

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Keycloak #1 in Passkey Authentication Software 9.3/10 Open source ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Keycloak
Iru Access #6 in Passkey Authentication Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Iru Access

Keycloak leads on 0 checks, Iru Access on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreKeycloak · 9.3/10
  • Free trialonly Iru Access

Keycloak scores higher on our rubric for passkey authentication software: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Keycloak is the better fit for teams wanting established self-hosted IAM. Iru Access is the better fit for security-focused workforce teams.

  • Keycloak fits best

    Teams wanting established self-hosted IAM

  • Iru Access fits best

    Security-focused workforce teams

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Side by side

Feature Keycloak 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Iru Access 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.5
Ranking #1 in Passkey Authentication Software #6 in Passkey Authentication Software
Best for Teams wanting established self-hosted IAM Security-focused workforce teams
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Open source Pricing on request · 14-day trial
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Web, macOS
Integrations 10 integrations 6 integrations
Features Keycloak 1/4 · Iru Access 1/4
Mobile SDKs Not checked yet Not checked yet
Workforce authentication Not checked yet Not checked yet
Directory sync ✓ ✓
Authentication policies Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Passkey types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Included monthly users Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • WebAuthn passkeys alongside TOTP, HOTP, and recovery codes
  • SSO, federation, LDAP, Active Directory, and social login support
  • Fine-grained authorization with OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, and SAML
  • Device-bound, phishing-resistant passkeys support passwordless workforce access.
  • SAML and OIDC SSO pair with SCIM and automatic group management.
  • Posture checks, attribute sync, and configuration rollback support policy control.
Cons
  • Requires self-hosted deployment and server management
  • SCIM support is preview functionality and disabled by default
  • Broad IAM scope can require more setup than a focused passkey service
  • Pricing is quote-based and requires contact with sales.
  • Contracts are annual commitments billed annually.
  • The desktop authenticator is listed for macOS 15.0.
Our verdict

Keycloak is an open-source identity and access management server for securing web applications, REST services, and other applications. It is suited to teams that want passkey authentication within a broader IAM system, including single…

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Iru Access is a passwordless workforce identity and access product for IT and security teams. Its core approach combines device-bound passkeys with phishing-resistant authentication, one-step multifactor authentication, and device security…

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  1. KeycloakPasskey Authentication Software 9.3Open source
  2. Iru AccessPasskey Authentication Software 8.5Pricing on request · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Keycloak — where it wins

    • WebAuthn passkeys alongside TOTP, HOTP, and recovery codes
    • SSO, federation, LDAP, Active Directory, and social login support
    • Fine-grained authorization with OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, and SAML

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires self-hosted deployment and server management
    • SCIM support is preview functionality and disabled by default
    • Broad IAM scope can require more setup than a focused passkey service

  • Iru Access — where it wins

    • Device-bound, phishing-resistant passkeys support passwordless workforce access.
    • SAML and OIDC SSO pair with SCIM and automatic group management.
    • Posture checks, attribute sync, and configuration rollback support policy control.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based and requires contact with sales.
    • Contracts are annual commitments billed annually.
    • The desktop authenticator is listed for macOS 15.0.
  • Keycloak9.3/10 · Open source

    A broad open-source IAM server for teams prepared to manage self-hosted deployment.

    Visit KeycloakFull verdict →
  • Iru Access8.5/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

    A security-focused workforce access platform built around device-bound passkeys and policy controls.

    Visit Iru AccessFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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