Compare FusionAuth and PingFederate 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
FusionAuth
Star Rating
(132)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansPingFederate
Star Rating
(34)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (75.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PingFederateSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that FusionAuth excels in user experience, particularly highlighting its clean interface and intuitive API features. Users appreciate how easy it is to set up and manage, making it a great choice for developers looking for a straightforward authentication solution.
- Users say that PingFederate shines in its implementation process, with many finding it very easy to onboard applications. Reviewers have noted that the product provides excellent technical support for identity and access management issues, which can be crucial for organizations with complex needs.
- According to verified reviews, FusionAuth has a strong focus on small businesses, with a significant portion of its user base coming from this segment. This makes it particularly appealing for smaller teams that require a cost-effective solution without sacrificing functionality.
- Reviewers mention that while PingFederate is favored by enterprise users, it may not be as accessible for smaller organizations. The complexity of its features can be overwhelming for those without dedicated IT resources, which could hinder its adoption in smaller setups.
- Users highlight FusionAuth's robust security features, including effective handling of multi-factor authentication and password policy enforcement. This focus on security is a significant advantage for businesses prioritizing user data protection.
- G2 reviewers note that while both products offer solid support for authentication systems, PingFederate has a slight edge in federation and SAML support. Users have praised its ability to easily configure IDP and SP initiated connections, which is essential for organizations needing seamless integration across various platforms.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FusionAuth
Community
Free
FusionAuth Community is free and unlimited. It has the core authentication features most applications need.
- Core authentication standards & features
- Community support (forums, Slack, Github)
PingFederate
No pricing availableFree Trial
FusionAuth
Free Trial is available
PingFederate
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
111
9.4
19
Ease of Use
8.7
112
8.6
19
Ease of Setup
8.5
106
8.6
16
Ease of Admin
8.7
89
8.2
14
Quality of Support
9.0
97
8.9
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
85
8.8
16
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
108
9.4
18
Features by Category
Authentication Options
8.8
63
8.9
17
9.0
61
8.8
16
9.0
57
9.1
17
9.1
58
9.2
17
8.8
56
9.1
16
9.0
53
9.2
16
Access Control Types
8.7
54
8.9
17
8.6
54
8.8
17
8.5
53
9.0
16
8.5
47
8.8
16
8.7
52
8.9
14
Administration
8.6
60
8.6
16
9.2
57
8.9
17
8.8
60
8.6
16
8.8
57
8.5
17
8.8
58
9.0
15
Platform
8.9
50
8.9
16
9.0
52
8.6
17
9.1
54
8.8
16
8.8
50
8.7
17
8.2
57
8.9
16
8.3
54
8.5
16
8.5
51
9.0
15
User on/off Boarding
8.6
6
8.6
7
8.6
6
8.6
7
8.7
10
9.2
8
9.3
7
8.8
8
9.4
8
9.0
7
7.8
6
8.8
7
User Maintenance
8.9
11
8.6
7
9.0
8
8.3
7
8.1
7
7.6
7
Governance
7.9
7
8.8
7
8.1
6
8.6
7
Administration
8.1
9
8.8
7
Feature Not Available
9.4
6
8.3
8
8.3
7
9.2
11
9.4
6
Authentication type
8.4
43
Not enough data
6.8
37
Not enough data
9.1
48
Not enough data
7.2
39
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
7.6
37
Not enough data
7.3
34
Not enough data
8.1
35
Not enough data
Functionality
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.0
38
Not enough data
Implementation
8.6
48
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
42
Not enough data
Integration
8.3
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
7.5
17
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
6.3
12
Not enough data
Administration
6.2
14
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
7.1
15
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
Compliance
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Functionality
8.1
43
Not enough data
9.2
53
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
8.4
35
Not enough data
8.1
40
Not enough data
7.9
39
Not enough data
AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Functionality
6.3
9
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
5.3
10
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
58
Not enough data
7.9
53
Not enough data
9.2
57
Not enough data
9.0
57
Not enough data
9.3
59
Not enough data
9.0
52
Not enough data
Type
8.3
52
Not enough data
8.8
53
Not enough data
Reporting
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.4
55
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.3
10
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FusionAuth and PingFederate are categorized as User Provisioning and Governance Tools and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unique Categories
PingFederate has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FusionAuth
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PingFederate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
24.4%
Information Technology and Services
17.9%
Financial Services
8.9%
Computer & Network Security
4.9%
Consumer Services
4.1%
Other
39.8%
Information Technology and Services
21.4%
Computer & Network Security
10.7%
Pharmaceuticals
10.7%
Computer Software
10.7%
Airlines/Aviation
3.6%
Other
42.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is FusionAuth free?
1 Comment
DB
Yes, FusionAuth has a free Community edition that allows an unlimited number of monthly active users, and includes auth standards like Oauth, SAML, OIDC and...Read more
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