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The API first alternative to Cognito

Ory provides a modern and modular approach to IAM programs that scales, provides unmatched UX and deployment flexibility, and only charges for what is used.

Easy migration, better scale, and no surprise fees

  • Migrate with confidence

    Take advantage of our experience and concierge services to seamlessly move from AWS Cognito to Ory.

  • Built for full flexibility and scalability

    Switch environments or deployment options at your convenience. Free from lock-in, Ory gives you total control over your project.

  • Slash your IAM cost and improve your IAM experience

    Significantly improve your total cost of ownership while you improve the experience for your partners, customers and internal team members.

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Bill Monkman
Bill Monkman

Bill Monkman

Chief Architect, Commit

Ory made it simple to add stable, secure user management and access control to our systems. No more reinventing the wheel.

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AWS Cognito

Support & Availability
Support & Availability
Custom SLAs
Ory: Yes
Custom SLAs
AWS Cognito: No
Managed Services
Managed Services
Community Support
Ory: Yes
Community Support
AWS Cognito: Yes
Usability & Customizability
Usability & Customizability
Admin Console
Ory: Yes
Admin Console
AWS Cognito: Yes
Themeable
Ory: Yes
Themeable
AWS Cognito: Yes
Custom SMTP
Ory: Yes
Custom SMTP
AWS Cognito: Yes
Bring Your Own UI
Ory: Yes
Bring Your Own UI
AWS Cognito: No
Export Identities With Credentials
Ory: Yes
Export Identities With Credentials
AWS Cognito: Yes
Authentication
Authentication
Customizable Identity Data
Ory: Yes
Customizable Identity Data
AWS Cognito: Yes
Login with Code
Ory: Yes
Login with Code
AWS Cognito: No
Passwordless WebAuthn
Ory: Yes
Passwordless WebAuthn
AWS Cognito: No
Multi-factor authentication
Ory: Yes
Multi-factor authentication
AWS Cognito: Yes
Single sign-on
Ory: Yes
Single sign-on
AWS Cognito: Yes
Social Login
Ory: Yes
Social Login
AWS Cognito: Yes
Authorization
Authorization
OAuth2
Ory: Yes
OAuth2
AWS Cognito: Yes
OpenID Connect
Ory: Yes
OpenID Connect
AWS Cognito: No
Machine to Machine
Ory: Yes
Machine to Machine
AWS Cognito: No
Granular Permissions
Ory: Yes
Granular Permissions
AWS Cognito: No
Rules and Access Control
Ory: Yes
Rules and Access Control
AWS Cognito: Yes
JWT Support
Ory: Yes
JWT Support
AWS Cognito: Yes
SAML
Ory: Talk to sales
SAML
AWS Cognito: Yes
Active Directory Connectivity
Ory: Yes
Active Directory Connectivity
AWS Cognito: Yes
Security & Compliance
Security & Compliance
Open Source
Ory: Yes
Open Source
AWS Cognito: Yes
GDPR
Ory: Yes
GDPR
AWS Cognito: No
ISO 27001
Ory: Yes
ISO 27001
AWS Cognito: Yes
SOC2
Ory: Yes
SOC2
AWS Cognito: Yes

The comprehensive identity network

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