Cognito vs Keycloak vs AWS IAM Identity Center (formerly AWS Single Sign-On) in June 2026

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86% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Cognito

Identity and Access Management (I...

5 1 user ratings

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Keycloak

Identity and Access Management (I...

4.5 44 user ratings

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AWS IAM Identity Center (formerly AWS Single Sign-On)

Identity and Access Management (I...

4.4 26 user ratings

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Overview

Description	Cognito is an Identity and Access Management software that comes with an identity verification service and needs just a phone number to begin verifying your customers, which in turn assists you in streamlining your flow and cutting down troublesome inputs. It helps minimize manual review to the maximum while increasing match rate through highest quality regulated data on the market. It slowly gathers all required data from customers to verify them with the least information provided, without compromising on security and adhering to the strictest standards and best policies prevalent in the industry. It even automates compliance processes with the assistance of modern systems, helps verify age of customers if you happen to sell age-restricted goods and services and even enables real-time sanction screening while dealing with potential customers. It makes sharing links and creating new verification links possible, without writing codes, through its powerful and intuitive dashboard. Last, but not the least, the data that Cognito software provides is primary and hundred percent up-to-date. Read more	Keycloak is an open-source Identity and Access Management solution which provides modern applications and services to the users. The tool makes it easy to secure services and applications with little to no code. It lets users authenticate via Keycloak rather than using individual applications. This means that their applications don't have to deal with login forms, authenticate users or store users. Users don't have to login again to access a different application once they login to Keycloak from a particular app. Single-sign out allows users to logout once to be logged out of all applications that use Keycloak. Using Keycloak, companies can enable login with social networks very quickly through the admin console. All that is required is social network selection; there is no code or application change. Administrators can centrally manage all aspects of the Keycloak server, like enabling and disabling various features using the admin console. Keycloak also allows them to configure identity brokering and user federation. Read more	AWS IAM Identity Center streamlines workforce access management by centralizing access to AWS applications and resources. It connects with the existing identity source or uses its built-in identity store, offering a unified view of users and enabling admins to easily organize users and groups. Permissions can be quickly assigned for AWS resources and business apps, all accessible through a single user portal. Security is enhanced with multi-factor authentication (MFA), supporting options like FIDO-enabled security keys, biometric authenticators, and TOTP apps such as Google Authenticator. For organizations using SAML 2.0 IdPs, existing MFA capabilities can be seamlessly integrated. IAM Identity Center also supports advanced web authentication for secure access. Administrative activities are logged in AWS CloudTrail, providing visibility into user sign-ins, app access, and directory updates for auditing. With robust authentication, simple setup, and centralized control, IAM Identity Center is the ideal solution for managing workforce access on AWS. Read more	ManageEngine AD360 is an enterprise IAM solution that helps manage identities, secure access, and ensure compliance. It comes with powerful capabilities such as automated identity life cycle management, secure SSO, adaptive MFA, approval-based workflows, UBA-driven identity threat protection, and historical audit reports. AD360's intuitive interface and powerful capabilities make it the ideal solution for your modern IAM needs, including fostering a Zero Trust environment. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $0.1.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Offers Custom plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	86% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 100% Reviews 67% Momentum 60% Popularity 76%	89% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 93% Reviews 75% Momentum 68% Popularity 73%		84% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 98% Reviews 68% Momentum 60% Popularity 65%
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Features

Total Features	11 Features	9 Features	9 Features	10 Features
Common Features for All	API Access Management Ensures that calls with authenticated access can enter APIs Access Request Management Helps to view and manage access requests submitted by the personnel Account Management Helps to manage user accounts within organisations Compliance Management Helps in making an assessment of risks, ensures policy comprehension and that policies/procedures are being followed Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) Uses more than one method to verify a user's identity for a login Password Management Enables the administrator to manage, authenticate and reset passwords Passwordless Login Allows to login without password using other means of verification, e.g. SSH keys Role Management Helps regulate access to systems, based on individual roles Single Sign-On (SSO) Permits one set of login credentials to access multiple applications Social Sign On Allows users to sign on using credentials of social networking services User Activity Monitoring Monitors and records user activities in the enterprise + 8 More - Show Less	API Access Management Ensures that calls with authenticated access can enter APIs Access Request Management Helps to view and manage access requests submitted by the personnel Account Management Helps to manage user accounts within organisations Compliance Management Helps in making an assessment of risks, ensures policy comprehension and that policies/procedures are being followed Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) Uses more than one method to verify a user's identity for a login Password Management Enables the administrator to manage, authenticate and reset passwords Passwordless Login Allows to login without password using other means of verification, e.g. SSH keys Role Management Helps regulate access to systems, based on individual roles Single Sign-On (SSO) Permits one set of login credentials to access multiple applications Social Sign On Allows users to sign on using credentials of social networking services User Activity Monitoring Monitors and records user activities in the enterprise + 6 More - Show Less	API Access Management Ensures that calls with authenticated access can enter APIs Access Request Management Helps to view and manage access requests submitted by the personnel Account Management Helps to manage user accounts within organisations Compliance Management Helps in making an assessment of risks, ensures policy comprehension and that policies/procedures are being followed Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) Uses more than one method to verify a user's identity for a login Password Management Enables the administrator to manage, authenticate and reset passwords Passwordless Login Allows to login without password using other means of verification, e.g. SSH keys Role Management Helps regulate access to systems, based on individual roles Single Sign-On (SSO) Permits one set of login credentials to access multiple applications Social Sign On Allows users to sign on using credentials of social networking services User Activity Monitoring Monitors and records user activities in the enterprise + 6 More - Show Less	API Access Management Ensures that calls with authenticated access can enter APIs Access Request Management Helps to view and manage access requests submitted by the personnel Account Management Helps to manage user accounts within organisations Compliance Management Helps in making an assessment of risks, ensures policy comprehension and that policies/procedures are being followed Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) Uses more than one method to verify a user's identity for a login Password Management Enables the administrator to manage, authenticate and reset passwords Passwordless Login Allows to login without password using other means of verification, e.g. SSH keys Role Management Helps regulate access to systems, based on individual roles Single Sign-On (SSO) Permits one set of login credentials to access multiple applications Social Sign On Allows users to sign on using credentials of social networking services User Activity Monitoring Monitors and records user activities in the enterprise + 7 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Online	24/7 (Live rep) Online	24/7 (Live rep) Online	24/7 (Live rep) Online
API Support	NA	NA	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	5/5 1 user ratings	4.5/5 44 user ratings	4.4/5 26 user ratings	4.5/5 4 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 100% Very Good 0% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0%	Excellent 54.5% Very Good 40.9% Average 4.5% Poor 0% Terrible 0%	Excellent 57.7% Very Good 30.8% Average 7.7% Poor 0% Terrible 3.8%	Excellent 75% Very Good 0% Average 25% Poor 0% Terrible 0%
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $0.1.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Offers Custom plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Flow $2.49 $2.49 per user / month Identity $0.99 $0.99 per user / month Screening $0.10 $0.10 per user / month	Keycloak Free	AWS Single Sign-On Custom	Standard Custom Professional Custom
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