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Cerbos vs Permify

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CerbosPermify
LanguageGoGo
LicenceApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
Stars4.6k6k
Latestv0.56.0v1.7.5
Last push2026-10-192026-10-15
Release cadenceabout 36 days between releasesabout 27 days between releases
Active contributors6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days3 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.

    PartialPermifyRelationship-based checks with its own schema language rather than Cedar.

  • Both replace Oso Cloud. Alternatives to Oso Cloud →

    PartialCerbosDeclarative authorization policies evaluated by your own service instead of a hosted one.

    PartialPermifyZanzibar-inspired fine-grained permissions on your own infrastructure.