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WSO2 Identity Server Pros and Cons: Top Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users benefit from the ease of configuring authentication with multiple security options, enhancing security across applications. (30 mentions)
Users value the robust security features of WSO2 Identity Server, ensuring safe and secure data management and sharing. (24 mentions)
Users praise WSO2 Identity Server for its secure management and single sign-on capabilities, enhancing efficiency and user experience. (22 mentions)
Users commend the ease of use of WSO2 Identity Server, highlighting simple configuration and efficient authentication processes. (21 mentions)
Users value the convenience of single sign-on in WSO2 Identity Server, streamlining access to multiple applications. (20 mentions)
Users find the difficult learning curve of WSO2 Identity Server a barrier to effective setup and use. (14 mentions)
Users find WSO2 Identity Server’s complexity a barrier, hindering setup and causing performance issues in high-load scenarios. (11 mentions)
Users find the complex setup of WSO2 Identity Server challenging, especially for beginners and large deployments. (11 mentions)
Users face a steep learning curve with WSO2 Identity Server, finding setup and usage quite challenging. (10 mentions)
Users find the poor documentation challenging, making advanced use-cases difficult and creating confusion during setup. (10 mentions)
Users note the high expertise requirement for customizing WSO2 Identity Server, limiting accessibility for some organizations. (8 mentions)
Users point out the required expertise for customization, which can be a barrier for some organizations. (7 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of WSO2 Identity Server

1. Authentication
Users benefit from the ease of configuring authentication with multiple security options, enhancing security across applications.
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Jean Pierre V.
JV

Jean Pierre V.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Fast, lots of authentication and federation options"

What do you like about WSO2 Identity Server?

Ease in configuring authentication, speed in authentication, the various options of security protocols in authentication.

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Efficient server securing tool"

What do you like about WSO2 Identity Server?

Multiple plugins and functionalities are available in this platform for configuring and integrating it with other software and data resourcing facilit

2. Security
Users value the robust security features of WSO2 Identity Server, ensuring safe and secure data management and sharing.
See 24 mentions

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Jean Pierre V.
JV

Jean Pierre V.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Fast, lots of authentication and federation options"

What do you like about WSO2 Identity Server?

Ease in configuring authentication, speed in authentication, the various options of security protocols in authentication.

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Efficient server securing tool"

What do you like about WSO2 Identity Server?

Multiple plugins and functionalities are available in this platform for configuring and integrating it with other software and data resourcing facilit

3. Identity Management
Users praise WSO2 Identity Server for its secure management and single sign-on capabilities, enhancing efficiency and user experience.
See 22 mentions

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Verified User
A

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Streamlining Access Control"

What do you like about WSO2 Identity Server?

WSO2 provided the best solution for secure management and single sign-on capabilities for web applications and mobile applications. WSO2 server offers

Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Great open-source IAM server"

What do you like about WSO2 Identity Server?

WSO2 identity server is one of if not the best IAM servers out there. It supports a wide range of authentication protocols and standards including SAM

4. Ease of Use
Users commend the ease of use of WSO2 Identity Server, highlighting simple configuration and efficient authentication processes.
See 21 mentions

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Jean Pierre V.
JV

Jean Pierre V.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Fast, lots of authentication and federation options"

What do you like about WSO2 Identity Server?

Ease in configuring authentication, speed in authentication, the various options of security protocols in authentication.

DW

Dena W.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"WSO2; effective identity manager"

What do you like about WSO2 Identity Server?

Wso2 helps us to manage user accounts on our resources and their roles. It helps us to perform better by enabling easy login. It has allowed us

5. Single Sign-On
Users value the convenience of single sign-on in WSO2 Identity Server, streamlining access to multiple applications.
See 20 mentions

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Verified User
A

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Streamlining Access Control"

What do you like about WSO2 Identity Server?

WSO2 provided the best solution for secure management and single sign-on capabilities for web applications and mobile applications. WSO2 server offers

Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Great open-source IAM server"

What do you like about WSO2 Identity Server?

WSO2 identity server is one of if not the best IAM servers out there. It supports a wide range of authentication protocols and standards including SAM

Top Cons or Disadvantages of WSO2 Identity Server

1. Difficult Learning
Users find the difficult learning curve of WSO2 Identity Server a barrier to effective setup and use.
See 14 mentions

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Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Great open-source IAM server"

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

It has a very steep learning curve. Due to its complexity it can be hard to set up and use. Sometimes, the documentation for this product is not compr

Mahipal S.
MS

Mahipal S.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"WSO2 Identity Server Review"

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

The difficulties of using WSO2 Identity Server also means that a lot of beginners may have trouble starting up. It can take some time to design and cu

2. Complexity
Users find WSO2 Identity Server’s complexity a barrier, hindering setup and causing performance issues in high-load scenarios.
See 11 mentions

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Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Great open-source IAM server"

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

It has a very steep learning curve. Due to its complexity it can be hard to set up and use. Sometimes, the documentation for this product is not compr

Mahipal S.
MS

Mahipal S.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"WSO2 Identity Server Review"

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

The difficulties of using WSO2 Identity Server also means that a lot of beginners may have trouble starting up. It can take some time to design and cu

3. Complex Setup
Users find the complex setup of WSO2 Identity Server challenging, especially for beginners and large deployments.
See 11 mentions

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Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Great open-source IAM server"

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

It has a very steep learning curve. Due to its complexity it can be hard to set up and use. Sometimes, the documentation for this product is not compr

Mahipal S.
MS

Mahipal S.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"WSO2 Identity Server Review"

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

The difficulties of using WSO2 Identity Server also means that a lot of beginners may have trouble starting up. It can take some time to design and cu

4. Learning Curve
Users face a steep learning curve with WSO2 Identity Server, finding setup and usage quite challenging.
See 10 mentions

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Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Great open-source IAM server"

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

It has a very steep learning curve. Due to its complexity it can be hard to set up and use. Sometimes, the documentation for this product is not compr

Mahipal S.
MS

Mahipal S.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"WSO2 Identity Server Review"

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

The difficulties of using WSO2 Identity Server also means that a lot of beginners may have trouble starting up. It can take some time to design and cu

5. Poor Documentation
Users find the poor documentation challenging, making advanced use-cases difficult and creating confusion during setup.
See 10 mentions

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Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Great open-source IAM server"

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

It has a very steep learning curve. Due to its complexity it can be hard to set up and use. Sometimes, the documentation for this product is not compr

DW

Dena W.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"WSO2; effective identity manager"

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

I think the only dislike is that it's a bit complex to understand, it took me a long time and lots or reading up on the product documentation to figur

6. Expertise Requirement
Users note the high expertise requirement for customizing WSO2 Identity Server, limiting accessibility for some organizations.
See 8 mentions

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MI

Mohammed I.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"IAM solution designed to handle complex auth and authorization requirements."

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

Installation is little daunting, which requires a solid IAM understanding. During heavy loads there has been some performance issues.

Kamasu P.
KP

Kamasu P.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"A nice looking well designed auth system out of the box"

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

Using identity server in a kubernetes environment requires some advanced technical knowledge

7. Required Expertise
Users point out the required expertise for customization, which can be a barrier for some organizations.
See 7 mentions

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Kamasu P.
KP

Kamasu P.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"A nice looking well designed auth system out of the box"

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

Using identity server in a kubernetes environment requires some advanced technical knowledge

MI

Mohammed I.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"IAM solution designed to handle complex auth and authorization requirements."

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

Installation is little daunting, which requires a solid IAM understanding. During heavy loads there has been some performance issues.

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DevSecOps Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Amazing Identity Server and access management"
What do you like best about WSO2 Identity Server?

It has various useful features such as passwordless login, social login, Delegated administration and so on Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

I haven't find any such dislike about WSO2 identity server Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pawan C.
PC
Sr. Manager - IT operations
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Exploring WSO2 Identity Server: The Pros and Cons of Open-Source Identity Management"
What do you like best about WSO2 Identity Server?

The WSO2 Identity Server has several key benefits. The most catching one is that it's an open-source platform. Its core ones are SSO, MFA, Identity Management, OAuth 2.0, User provisioning and LM, RBAC, and its self-service portal. If I need to conclude about it then it would be that it's a comprehensive, open-source solution for managing identity, access, and security across an ord infra. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

Every coin has two sides and the same goes for the WSO2 Identity Server while it's a powerful and customizable solution, its complexity, resource demands, and need for technical expertise can be a downside for some users or organizations. On the other hand, if an org that requires a flexible, open-source IAM platform and has the expertise to manage it then these trade-offs may be acceptable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kamasu P.
KP
Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A nice looking well designed auth system out of the box"
What do you like best about WSO2 Identity Server?

With Wso2 Identity server you don't have to waste time building a nice-looking authentication system for your users. It comes with many features out of the box required to build authentication Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

Using identity server in a kubernetes environment requires some advanced technical knowledge Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shirley N.
SN
Principle Architect
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Enable Digital onboarding"
What do you like best about WSO2 Identity Server?

WSO2 IAM provides flexibility to customize according to our requirements since it's an open-source product. This helps to increase the user experience by providing a unique experience. Supports most Identity providers, An also Supports customer identity providers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

Less documentation is available for customizing the standard features. Therefore need more skills If doing the customizations. If comminity support or documentaions available, It's easy to implement solutions inhouse. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Goutham P.
GP
Information Technology Field Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Best IAM solution"
What do you like best about WSO2 Identity Server?

WSO2 Identity Server has its flexibility in handling different authentication protocols. For instance, whether you're working with SAML for enterprise applications or OAuth2 for modern web and mobile apps, WSO2 provides strong support. This versatility allows organizations to implement a consistent authentication strategy across diverse platforms, much like having a universal key that fits multiple locks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

The user interface may not always provide the best user experience, requiring additional effort to tailor it for end-users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MI
Cloud Architect
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"IAM solution designed to handle complex auth and authorization requirements."
What do you like best about WSO2 Identity Server?

1. Gives essential IAM functionalities, including SSO, multi-factor authentication, and user federation, enabling seamless user experiences.

2. Highly customizable for the user needs

3. Fully compatible Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

Installation is little daunting, which requires a solid IAM understanding. During heavy loads there has been some performance issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VS
Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Support for IDM"
What do you like best about WSO2 Identity Server?

WSO2 Supports most easy to oauth2.0 and SSO. i have used these two till now. Great experience Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

i think more documentation should be available Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mark Gil V.
MV
Network Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A very convenient open source appliance"
What do you like best about WSO2 Identity Server?

for being open source. it's use case. easy to implement and to integrate. It is very convenient and reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

non at all. since I did not spend a peny for this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nalin D.
ND
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Unlocking Seamless Security: The WSO2 Identity Server Advantage""
What do you like best about WSO2 Identity Server?

One of the standout aspects of WSO2 Identity Server is its exceptional balance between robust security features and user-friendly design. It seamlessly integrates powerful security measures like multi-factor authentication and fine-grained authorization policies into an intuitive interface, making it accessible even to those with limited technical expertise. This blend of security and usability sets WSO2 Identity Server apart, ensuring that organizations can protect their digital assets effectively without sacrificing convenience for their users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

We are using WSO2 Identity Server since 4.X, Process between upgrade between major version is bit difficult Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aditya K.
AK
IoT Lead Solution Designer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"WSO2 Identity Server as the Centralized IAM in the platform"
What do you like best about WSO2 Identity Server?

We managed to centralize the entire Identity and Access Management with WSO2. WSO2IS fit best based on the customization we needed as we had different partners and customers.

Being a Security product WSO2IS helped us in improving the Cyber Security Baseline score.

Quite descriptive Doumentation.

Security updates are based on the latest threats.

Since it is open source and extensible, it can be customized to meet the specific needs of Vodafone.

It has a wide range of features, including single sign-on (SSO), identity federation, multi-factor authentication, and user management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 Identity Server?

Migration from one release to another needs improvement.

Also, database migration support across different DBs needs to be more seamless.

Product support related to critical security patches needs improvement.

Workshop related to new features should be showcased more to customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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