open sourcecm0zftngg00pz94snxajamc81Self-host★ 15.5kactive nov 2026
Zitadel
Streamline app development with our identity suite.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-04
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- cm0zftngg00pz94snxajamc81
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Auth0.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $41/mo ($492/yr) in subscriptions
Zitadel FAQ
Common questions
Is Zitadel free and open source?+
Zitadel is an open-source tool licensed under cm0zftngg00pz94snxajamc81 that runs on self-host. Streamline app development with our identity suite.
What paid software does Zitadel replace?+
Zitadel serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: Auth0, Okta, saving up to $41/month ($492/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Zitadel?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Zitadel?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Auth0.