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Cerbos vs OpenFGA

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CerbosOpenFGA
LanguageGoGo
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars4.6k6k
Latestv0.56.0v1.22.0
Last push2026-10-192026-10-18
Release cadenceabout 36 days between releasesabout 15 days between releases
Active contributors6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace AWS Verified Permissions. Alternatives to AWS Verified Permissions →

    PartialCerbosPolicy-based RBAC and ABAC written in YAML and evaluated by a service you run; open core.

    PartialOpenFGAZanzibar-style relationship checks instead of Cedar policies, hosted on your own infrastructure.