Ping Identity 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
Ping Identity ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #11) for IT and security leaders. Same policy depth across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid.
At a glance
| Ping Identity | Authentik | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software | #11 / Top 11 Identity and Access Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.9 | 7.5 |
| Best for | Best for hybrid and regulated deployment | Best open-source self-hosted IAM |
| Pricing | $$$ (custom, per-user enterprise pricing) | $ (free open-source core, paid enterprise support tier) |
| HQ | Denver, USA | Remote, USA |
| Founded | 2002 | 2020 |
Ping Identity
Same policy depth across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid.
www.pingidentity.com/en/platform.htmlSee 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.