Can I open-source Okta?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. Vaultwarden (45k stars), Keycloak (28k stars), Authelia (24k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Okta — self-host in one command and stop paying $17/mo.
Because deprovisioning has to work on the day somebody is fired, and an auditor has to believe it did.
xthousands of pre-built app integrations
xautomated deprovisioning when someone leaves
xaudit evidence auditors already accept
xdevice trust and adaptive policy
xa vendor to point at in a security review
These projects already replace it, free.
KKeycloakBattle-tested identity and access management server with SSO, OIDC/SAML, federation, and admin consoleopen source↗AAutheliaSingle sign-on and 2FA portal that bolts onto your reverse proxy to protect every internal app.open source↗AAuthentikFlexible self-hosted identity provider supporting OIDC, SAML, LDAP, and SCIM with a modern flow-based UIopen source↗What each one is, in full: Keycloak · Authelia · Authentik
all 6 open-source alternatives to Okta →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Can I open-source Okta?
Yes. Keycloak replaces Okta today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does Okta cost?
Okta costs about $17/month (Workforce Identity, Essentials Suite), which is $204 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Okta?
Honestly: thousands of pre-built app integrations; automated deprovisioning when someone leaves; audit evidence auditors already accept; device trust and adaptive policy; a vendor to point at in a security review. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Okta?
Yes: Keycloak (Battle-tested identity and access management server with SSO, OIDC/SAML, federation, and admin console) Authelia (Single sign-on and 2FA portal that bolts onto your reverse proxy to protect every internal app.) Authentik (Flexible self-hosted identity provider supporting OIDC, SAML, LDAP, and SCIM with a modern flow-based UI) All 6 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/okta/alternatives.