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authentik vs Ory Hydra

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authentik vs Ory Hydra
Fact	authentik	Ory Hydra
Language	Python	Go
Licence	Other	Apache-2.0
Stars	26k	18k
Latest	version/2026.8.3	v26.2.0
Last push	2026-10-06	2026-07-29
Release cadence	about 4 days between releases	about 294 days between releases
Active contributors	38+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days	8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flags	none	none

How they relate

Both replace Auth0. Alternatives to Auth0 →
Full replacementauthentikLogin flows, social login and OpenID Connect for your applications.
PartialOry HydraAn OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect server; login, consent and users stay in your own app.