Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Red Hat
- Pricing
- Open source - Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Developers, Enterprises
- Editor rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Raleigh, USA
What is Keycloak?
Keycloak is a api tools tool from Red Hat. A widely adopted open-source IAM solution providing single sign-on, identity brokering, social login and standards-based authentication for apps and services.
Keycloak uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to developers, enterprises and runs on Self Hosted, Api.
Standout strengths include mature open-source iam, standards-based sso and oidc, identity brokering. Worth weighing: self-managed ops burden, upgrades can be involved.
Keycloak pricing
Pros
- Mature open-source IAM
- Standards-based SSO and OIDC
- Identity brokering
Cons
- Self-managed ops burden
- Upgrades can be involved
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Frequently asked questions
What is Keycloak?
A widely adopted open-source IAM solution providing single sign-on, identity brokering, social login and standards-based authentication for apps and services.
How much does Keycloak cost?
Keycloak is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Keycloak have a free trial?
Keycloak offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Keycloak support?
Keycloak is available on Self Hosted, Api.