Authelia
The Single Sign-On Multi-Factor portal for web apps
Authentik
The authentication glue you need
Side-by-side comparison
| Dimension | Authelia | Authentik |
|---|---|---|
| Category | SSO & Identity | SSO & Identity |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Primary language | Go | Python |
| GitHub stars | ▲29,401 | 26,088 |
| GitHub forks | 1,527 | ▲2,093 |
| Open issues | 136 | 1,151 |
| Docker pulls | 85,450,814 | Not documented |
| Latest version | v4.39.28 | version/2026.8.5 |
| Platforms with an official client | 1 — Web | 1 — Web |
| Third-party clients | 0 | 0 |
| Deployment methods | ▲3 | 2 |
| Data last verified | Oct 25, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 |
▲ = leads on countable metrics only (stars, forks, Docker pulls, official-client platforms, third-party clients, deployment methods). License, language, latest version, open issues and verification dates are shown side by side without a verdict — they are facts, not scores. Verification state per platform is on each app profile page.
Where each side leads
Where Authelia leads2
- GitHub stars — 29,401
- Deployment methods — 3
Where Authentik leads1
- GitHub forks — 2,093
Pricing
Authelia
Not documented
The schema has no pricing or paid-tier field, so no price is claimed for this app.
Authentik
Not documented
The schema has no pricing or paid-tier field, so no price is claimed for this app.
Licence (Apache-2.0 vs MIT) is the only cost-related field the database records, and it is a fact rather than a price.
Frequently asked questions
Is Authelia open source?
Authelia is licensed under Apache-2.0, verified Oct 25, 2026.
Is Authentik open source?
Authentik is licensed under MIT, verified Oct 25, 2026.
Which one has more GitHub stars?
Authelia has 29,401 stars and Authentik has 26,088, both captured Oct 25, 2026.
Can I run Authelia with Docker?
Yes. 1 Docker image recorded: authelia/authelia.
Can I run Authentik with Docker?
Yes. 1 Docker image recorded: ghcr.io/goauthentik/server.
How much RAM do they need?
Not documented. The database schema has no memory-usage field yet, so this site does not claim a RAM figure for either app.