Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Oso Cloud

Authorization for the next billion developers

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Oso Cloud launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Permit.io▲677

   The new Permit.io CLI brings developer-first workflows to access control. Define, test, deploy, and enforce fine-grained authorization using AI, CI/CD, GitOps, and OpenAPI — all from your terminal

   2023 · permit.io · its alternatives →

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   oso – Open-Source Policy Engine for Authorization▲44

   Oso helps companies run agents in production with confidence using monitoring, access controls, and automated least privilege.

   2020 · osohq.com · its alternatives →

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   Oso Modeler▲99

   Model your authorization in minutes

   2023 · ui.osohq.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Aserto▲112

   Cloud-Native authorization as a service

   2022 · aserto.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Topaz: open-source authorization combining the best of OPA and Zanzibar▲132

   Cloud-native authorization for modern applications and APIs - aserto-dev/topaz

   2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   AuthGuardian by OneGraph▲185

   The easiest 3rd-party sign-in for your apps and APIs

   2020 · its alternatives →

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   A Go Library for Better Access Control▲158

   A SDK for access control policies: authorization for the microservice and IoT age. Inspired by AWS IAM policies. Written for Go. - ory/ladon

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   AuthKit by WorkOS▲688

   The world's best login box, powered by WorkOS + Radix.

   2023 · authkit.com · its alternatives →

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   Hanko Cloud (Beta)▲135

   Authentication and user management for the passkey era

   2023 · hanko.io · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Aspen▲190

    Blazing fast API tester with AI helper & no login required

    2024 · getaspen.io · its alternatives →

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    Appwrite Cloud Beta▲486

    Build like a team of hundreds

    2023 · cloud.appwrite.io · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Kinde▲211

    Infrastructure for authentication, feature flags & billing

    2022 · kinde.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    OpsFlow▲148

    Build your stack visually, no-code DevOps

    2022 · opsflow.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Awesome OSS Developer Security Tools▲100

    A curated list of free OSS developer-first security tools

    2022 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    MonoCloud for Startups▲167

    One identity layer for your customers, APIs, and agents

    Jul 2026 · monocloud.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Warrant▲134

    APIs for authorization and access control

    2021 · warrant.dev · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Anywhere▲209

    The work OS for your startup

    2021 · anywhereapp.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Dispatch▲89

    Your app launch hub with ASO audit, keywords, and ads

    Jun 2026 · yuzool.com · its alternatives →

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    WorkOS▲36

    Your app, enterprise-ready.

    2020 · workos.com · its alternatives →

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    Deposure▲185

    Launch your APIs live effortlessly

    2025 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Unlock▲219

    Cloud-based billing, licensing & distribution for devs

    2022 · anystack.sh · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Update▲145

    ⚡️ Authentication & Billing Made Easy

    2025 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Itsyconnect▲98

    Manage your App Store Connect from macOS desktop app

    Mar 2026 · itsyconnect.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    1Password Developer Tools▲105

    Develop faster, eliminate complexity, protect your secrets

    2022 · 1password.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →