Zitadel
ZITADEL - Identity infrastructure, simplified for you.
95
Static comparison
Zitadel vs Keycloak
Keycloak has the stronger current ToolVitals signal, but check fit, license class, source coverage, and confidence before switching.
Keycloak
Open Source Identity and Access Management For Modern Applications and Services
98
Evidence comparison
| Use case | Identity & Access Management | Identity & Access Management |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | OSI-approved OSS | OSI-approved OSS |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Health | 96 | 98 |
| Shipping | 94 | 97 |
| ToolVitals score | 95 | 98 |
| Data confidence | 90 | 90 |
| Source coverage | 100 | 90 |
| GitHub stars | 15,014 | 36,773 |
| Forks | 1,301 | 8,930 |
| Watchers | 64 | 404 |
| Open issues | 1,178 | 3,270 |
| Last commit | Sep 13, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Commits (30d) | 30 | 274 |
| Commits (90d) | 135 | 789 |
| Active contributors (90d) | 21 | 62 |
| Releases (90d) | 14 | 5 |
| Status reason | Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong. | Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong. |
Decision notes
How to read this matchup
Both tools are tracked under Identity & Access Management, so this is a closer alternative comparison.
The overall signal is close; license, source quality, and fit matter more than the headline score.
Zitadel is tracked as OSI-approved open source with high confidence in ToolVitals data.
Keycloak is tracked as OSI-approved open source with high confidence in ToolVitals data.
Comparison FAQ
Which has the stronger ToolVitals signal, Zitadel or Keycloak?
Keycloak has the stronger current ToolVitals signal, but check fit, license class, source coverage, and confidence before switching.
Are Zitadel and Keycloak direct alternatives?
Yes. ToolVitals classifies both tools in the Identity & Access Management use case, so the score, health, shipping, source coverage, and license rows can be read as a close comparison.
Do sponsors affect this comparison?
No. Sponsors and affiliate links do not affect ToolVitals scores, rankings, risk labels, or evidence display.
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