Compare software

Univention Corporate ServerGoogle Cloud Identity
Freemium

Available to download; commercial subscriptions and support are sold by Univention.

 Freemium

Can be started for free; paid tiers add further features.

Linux, Self-hosted Web
  • Central identity and access management on your own servers
  • VM images for VMware, VirtualBox, ESX and KVM
  • Combines identity, access and device management
  • API for provisioning users, groups and devices
  • A full server OS, so it needs a dedicated machine or VM
  • Aimed at organisations rather than home users
  • Requires verifying a domain you own
  • Hosted by Google only, with no self-hosted option
Self-hosted, Operating system Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.