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Pocket ID vs Zen IdP

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Pocket IDZen IdP
LanguageGoGo
LicenceBSD-2-ClauseMIT
Stars9.5k15
Latestv2.18.0v0.1.0
Last push2026-10-102026-08-19
Release cadenceabout 7 days between releasesabout 1 day between releases
Active contributors16 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Zen IdP replaces Pocket ID. Alternatives to Pocket ID →

    PartialSame single-binary self-hosted OIDC idea, with users and clients in YAML and TOTP instead of passkeys.

  • Both replace Keycloak. Alternatives to Keycloak →

    PartialPocket IDPasskey-only OIDC provider without federation or an admin directory.

    PartialZen IdPOIDC provider configured from YAML files with TOTP login and one SQLite file; no realms, federation or SAML documented.