FusionAuth
FusionAuth: A broad IAM stack for teams that want self-hosted deployment and API control. Ranked #20 of 44 in Identity and Access Management Software by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for self-hosted IAM with a broad authentication stack.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSelf-hosted IAM with a broad authentication stack
- Free planYes
- Paid from$162/mo
- MFA methodsTOTP, email, phone/SMS
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free, unlimited self-hosted Community plan
- Supports OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML v2, SCIM, and passkeys
- Risk-based MFA, authorization, and API customization
Where it doesn't
- Community includes community support rather than paid support
- Starter begins at $162 per month when billed annually
- Advanced hosting and support require higher-tier plans
Our verdict on FusionAuth
FusionAuth is a customer identity and access management platform for product and engineering teams building applications. It combines authentication, authorization, user management, application registration, multi-factor authentication, and API-driven integrations. Deployment options include self-hosted, on-premises, hybrid, air-gapped, and managed cloud environments. Its authentication stack covers OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML v2, passkeys, passwordless login, and social and enterprise identity providers. Web, iOS, Android, API, and self-hosted environments are supported.
Pricing starts with Community, a free and unlimited self-hosted plan offering core authentication features and community support. Starter costs $162 per month when billed annually and adds premium authentication features, advanced MFA, breached password detection, machine-to-machine authentication, and basic hosting. Essentials costs $2,970 per month when billed annually, adding advanced connectivity, MFA, and security features, custom OAuth scopes, email support, and business hosting. Enterprise is listed at $2,970 per month when billed annually and adds advanced threat detection, SSO Tenant Manager, 24/7 support, and high-availability hosting. The displayed Starter price is based on a 1,000 monthly active user selector, with usage measured by monthly active users rather than a conventional seat limit.
FusionAuth suits teams that need control over deployment and a wide authentication and authorization surface. SCIM provisioning, lifecycle management, role-based and fine-grained authorization, contextual and risk-based MFA policies, webhooks, lambdas, and SDKs support applications with varied identity requirements. The Community plan is a strong fit when self-hosting and community support are acceptable. Teams needing hosted infrastructure, email support, high availability, 24/7 support, or advanced threat detection should consider the paid tiers. Organizations seeking a narrower, simpler authentication tool may find this broader platform unnecessary.
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FusionAuth fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $162/mo |
| SSO protocols | OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML v2 |
| MFA methods | TOTP, email, phone/SMS |
| Directory sync | Yes |
| Lifecycle provisioning | Yes |
| Adaptive access policies | Yes |
| Included users | 1000 users |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML v2, SCIM, Webhooks |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | fusionauth.io |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
FusionAuth integrations
FusionAuth lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- OAuth 2.0
- OpenID Connect
- SAML v2
- SCIM
- Webhooks
Alternatives to FusionAuth
- 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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Also Ranked In
FusionAuth is ranked in 9 of our directories; the 6 strongest besides Identity and Access Management Software.
- #3Multi-Factor Authentication APIs25 tools ranked
- #10Customer Identity and Access Management Software28 tools ranked
- #12Passwordless Authentication Software27 tools ranked
- #15Self-Service Password Reset Software25 tools ranked
- #18Passkey Authentication Software53 tools ranked
- #18OAuth Server Software33 tools ranked
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