Evolveum midPoint
Evolveum midPoint: Self-hosted identity governance with provisioning, lifecycle automation, and access controls. Ranked #34 of 44 in Identity and Access Management Software by our editors (5.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for self-hosted identity governance and lifecycle automation.
At a glance
- Editor score5.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSelf-hosted identity governance and lifecycle automation
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- MFA methodsTOTP
- Founded2011 · Lozorno, Slovakia
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free, open-source platform with provisioning and deprovisioning
- Automates access requests, certifications, and joiner-mover-leaver workflows
- Connects with Active Directory, LDAP, SQL databases, and REST services
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted deployment requires organizational infrastructure and administration
- Commercial support subscriptions use a separate pricing model
- midPilot requires an external LLM provider for AI-assisted onboarding
Our verdict on Evolveum midPoint
Evolveum midPoint is a self-hosted, open-source identity governance and administration platform for organizations managing employee, customer, student, device, and service identities. It synchronizes identity repositories, provisions and deprovisions accounts, manages roles and entitlements, automates identity processes, and provides audit trails and identity reporting. Its scope suits teams that need governance and lifecycle controls in software they operate themselves rather than a hosted identity service.
The published product details show a free plan and an open-source model. Core capabilities include user provisioning, identity reconciliation, access-request process automation, role-based access control, entitlement management, access certification campaigns, and joiner-mover-leaver lifecycle automation. Optional commercial support subscriptions are available, alongside additional subscriber-only production features. The platform also includes optional AI-assisted application onboarding through midPilot; those services require an external LLM provider. This structure gives organizations a free foundation while leaving supported production operation and supplementary features to subscription arrangements.
Integration breadth is a central strength. Connector-based integration supports Active Directory, LDAP, SQL databases, REST services, and cloud services, while the category capabilities include SAML 2.0, TOTP, directory synchronization, and lifecycle provisioning. These features make midPoint a fit for organizations consolidating identity data across varied target systems and formalizing access governance. It is less suitable for teams seeking a hosted deployment with minimal infrastructure responsibility, or for buyers that want a single packaged service rather than a self-managed platform. Choose midPoint for open-source control, customizable identity processes, and audit-oriented governance; consider an alternative when self-hosting is not appropriate.
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Evolveum midPoint pricing
Evolveum midPoint fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| SSO protocols | SAML 2.0 |
| MFA methods | TOTP |
| Directory sync | Yes |
| Lifecycle provisioning | Yes |
| Adaptive access policies | Not verified |
| Included users | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Active Directory, LDAP, SQL databases, REST services |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | evolveum.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Evolveum midPoint integrations
Evolveum midPoint lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Active Directory
- LDAP
- SQL databases
- REST services
Alternatives to Evolveum midPoint
- Okta Workforce IdentityA broad workforce IAM suite for organizations with mature identity requirements.9.4
- Google Cloud IdentityA capable IAM choice for Google-centric teams that need MFA, SSO, and lifecycle controls.9.2
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Identity and Access ManagementA low-cost IAM option for OCI access, external users, and connected applications.9.1
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