Dev tools · September 26, 2024
Open Source Auth0 alternative Ory Identifier First Auth and OTP MFA
Headless cloud-native authentication and identity management written in Go. Scales to a billion+ users. Replace Homegrown, Auth0, Okta, Firebase with better UX and DX. Passkeys, Social Sign In, OIDC, Magic Link, Multi-Factor Auth, SMS, SAML, TOTP, and more. Runs everywhere, runs best on Ory Network.
Open Source Auth0 alternative Ory Identifier First Auth and OTP MFA launched on September 26, 2024 with 11 votes, #1,181 of 5,281 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
Ory is an open-source authentication platform that serves as an alternative to Auth0, offering identifier-first authentication and one-time password multi-factor authentication capabilities. Designed for developers building applications that require secure user identity management, it provides source code accessibility through GitHub. The platform handles core authentication workflows including login flows and MFA, making it suitable for teams seeking self-hosted or customizable identity solutions.
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From the sources
Headless cloud-native authentication and identity management written in Go. Scales to a billion+ users. Replace Homegrown, Auth0, Okta, Firebase with better UX and DX. Passkeys, Social Sign In, OIDC, Magic Link, Multi-Factor Auth, SMS, SAML, TOTP, and more. Runs everywhere, runs best on Ory Network. - Release v1.3.0 · ory/kratos
We are thrilled to announce the release of Ory Kratos v1.3.0 ! This release includes significant updates, enhancements, and fixes to improve your experience with Ory Kratos. Enhance your sign-in experience with Identifier First Authentication. This feature allows users to first identify themselves (e.g., by providing their email or username) and then proceed with the chosen authentication method, whether it be OTP code, passkeys, passwords, or social login. By streamlining the sign-in process, users can select the authentication method that best suits their needs, reducing friction and enhancing security. Identifier First Authentication improves user flow and reduces the likelihood of…from github.com
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