CyberArk Identity Security Platform vs Authentik
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software. Last verified July 10, 2026.
The short answer
CyberArk Identity Security Platform ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #11) for IT and security leaders. Workforce IAM tied to leading privileged access.
At a glance
| CyberArk Identity Security Platform | Authentik | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software | #11 / Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 7.5 |
| Best for | Best for IAM plus privileged access | Best open-source self-hosted IAM |
| Pricing | $$$ (custom, per-user enterprise pricing) | $ (free open-source core, paid enterprise support tier) |
| HQ | Newton, USA | Remote, USA |
| Founded | 1999 | 2020 |
CyberArk Identity Security Platform
Workforce IAM tied to leading privileged access.
www.cyberark.com/products/identity-management/See full entry in Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software
Authentik
Open-source SSO and MFA you host yourself.
goauthentik.io/See full entry in Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.