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OpenFGA vs SpiceDB

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OpenFGASpiceDB
LanguageGoGo
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars6k7.2k
Latestv1.22.0v1.56.2
Last push2026-10-182026-10-18
Release cadenceabout 15 days between releasesabout 34 days between releases
Active contributors12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days13 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 →

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

    PartialSpiceDBZanzibar-style relationship checks instead of Cedar policies, run on your own infrastructure.