What AI says about Keycloak
Data as of Oct 26, 2026Based on 22,998 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Keycloak is an open source identity and access management platform that provides single sign-on, identity brokering, and user federation. It comes up when organizations look for self-hosted, open-source security tools and solutions for single sign-on and access management.
Mentioned in
2%
of AI answers about Keycloak and its rivals · since Jul 5
The market map
Identity and Access Management (IAM) PlatformsMentioned in
- 1OktaMentioned in 51%Avg. position 4.1
- 2Microsoft Entra Connect SyncMentioned in 46%Avg. position 3.8
- 3JumpCloudMentioned in 43%Avg. position 4.5
- 4Google WorkspaceMentioned in 24%Avg. position 4.1
- 6Ping IdentityMentioned in 16%Avg. position 5.8
- 9SailPointMentioned in 13%Avg. position 5.2
- 11OneLoginMentioned in 11%Avg. position 6.2
- 11Palo Alto NetworksMentioned in 11%Avg. position 6.0
- 11KeycloakMentioned in 11%Avg. position 5.5
- 11WorkOSMentioned in 10%Avg. position 5.2
- 15RipplingMentioned in 8%Avg. position 6.3
- 17HashiCorp VaultMentioned in 7%Avg. position 4.8
- 17ClerkMentioned in 7%Avg. position 5.2
- 17SaviyntMentioned in 6%Avg. position 6.0
Where Keycloak ranks in AI
MarketRank · Mentioned in
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) Platforms#11 · 11%
- Authentication Service Platforms#11 · 11%
- Passwordless Authentication and MFA Platforms#16 · 9%
- Self-Hosted Team Password Managers#35 · <1%
- Network Firewall Solutions#38 · 3%
- Internal Developer Platform Software#40 · 3%
- Enterprise Password Managers#47 · 1%
- Secure Privacy Email and Messaging#48 · <1%
- Cloud-Native API & Networking Platforms#52 · 1%
- Decentralized Social Platform Tokens#57 · 1%
- Ephemeral Cloud Development Platforms#68 · <1%
- RAG Platforms and Retrieval Tools#106 · <1%
Topics where AI mentions Keycloak
TopicMentioned in · on this topicRank
- Budget-friendly ssoIdentity and Access Management (IAM) Platforms96%Rank #1
- Single sign-on providerIdentity and Access Management (IAM) Platforms45%Rank #4
- SSH certificate authority for server accessIdentity and Access Management (IAM) Platforms13%Rank #8
- Single sign-on providers for mid-sized companiesIdentity and Access Management (IAM) Platforms2%Rank #17
- Enterprise identity and access managementIdentity and Access Management (IAM) Platforms1%Rank #18
- SSO for small companiesIdentity and Access Management (IAM) Platforms3%Rank #19
- Mentioned in
- which SSO login service should I use?on this question48%
Excerpts where Keycloak appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 19, 2026, Google AI Mode Keycloak: The leading open-source, highly robust identity management system if you want complete ownership, custom deployment (like Kubernetes), and zero vendor lock-in.
Google AI ModeAug 26, 2026, Google AI Mode Keycloak — Best open-source, self-hosted option. If you cannot store user data on a third-party cloud due to strict compliance, run this yourself.
- What is the best single sign-on (SSO) provider?on this question39%
- Authentication service providersAuthentication Service Platforms13%Rank #6
- Passwordless login APIsAuthentication Service Platforms8%Rank #7
- API authentication and rate limiting
- Open-source internal developer platform tools
- Open-source API gateway management
- Self-hosted password management
- SSO integration
- Self-hosted open-source RAG framework
- Minimal platform engineering stack
- Mentioned in
- Which providers offer a robust platform for handling user authentication and authorization?on this question64%
Excerpts where Keycloak appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 22, 2026, Google AI Mode Keycloak : A mature, production-ready open-source identity and access management solution
Google AI ModeSep 6, 2026, Google AI Mode Keycloak : A highly regarded, enterprise-ready open-source identity manager
- Which auth platforms handle multi-tenant organizations custom domains lifecycle hooks and branded login experiences without forking identity data?on this question34%
Excerpts where Keycloak appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeAug 27, 2026, Google AI Mode If compliance or strict data sovereignty dictates that identity records cannot leave your physical infrastructure, open-source Keycloak is the heavyweight open-source choice.
Google AI ModeAug 15, 2026, Google AI Mode Whether you prefer a hosted UI/SaaS (like Auth0 or WorkOS) or an open-source/self-hosted solution (like Ory or Keycloak)?
- What are good development platforms for building secure user authentication?on this question43%
Excerpts where Keycloak appeared in the AI's answer
ChatGPT SearchSep 27, 2026, ChatGPT Search Highly customized identity requirements: Auth0 or a dedicated identity server such as Keycloak
Google AI ModeSep 23, 2026, Google AI Mode Keycloak : An open-source identity and access management solution backed by Red Hat that supports OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, and SAML 2.0 for enterprise applications.
How AI describes Keycloak
Common descriptions
open-source · self-hosted · robust · highly customizable · full control · free
Tone of AI’s statements about Keycloak
- Positive48%
- Neutral44%
- Mixed6%
- Negative1%
Question: As a cost-conscious organization, which open-source security tools are viable substitutes for commercial products in a small environment?
Google AI ModeSep 29, 2026
Keycloak — An open-source identity and access management solution supporting OpenID Connect and SAML, acting as a strong substitute for Okta or Microsoft Entra ID for workforce/app authentication.
Google AI ModeSep 25, 2026
Keycloak replaces proprietary identity providers like Okta or Azure AD (Entra ID)
Google AI ModeAsk Google AI Mode yourself (opens in a new tab)ChatGPT SearchAsk ChatGPT yourself (opens in a new tab)
Question: What are good development platforms for building secure user authentication?
ChatGPT SearchSep 27, 2026
Highly customized identity requirements: Auth0 or a dedicated identity server such as Keycloak
ChatGPT SearchAsk ChatGPT yourself (opens in a new tab)Google AI ModeAsk Google AI Mode yourself (opens in a new tab)
Where AI mentions Keycloak
Position in answers
- Named first12%
- 2nd or 3rd6%
- Later82%
Each engine’s share of its own answers across Keycloak’s markets · since Jul 5
- ChatGPT Search1%
- Google AI Mode2%
Insights for Keycloak
Since Jul 5
Gap between platforms: ChatGPT Search mentions Keycloak 4.1 points more often than Google AI Mode in Identity and Access Management (IAM) Platforms
ChatGPT SearchChatGPT Search14%Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode9%
Compare Keycloak
Sources AI cites
keycloak.org 8%Other sites 92%
- 7%
- Reddit - Prove your humanity · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- What's your go to solution for authentication / securing your web app ? · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- What tools do you use for authentication in your SaaS projects? · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Overwhelmed by B2B Auth requirements. What are you using? · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- reddit.com · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How do I secure my backend for a mobile app? : r/node · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Need Help in choosing Authentication Frameworks for my project : r/node - Reddit · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- What are you using for authentication in 2025? · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Which Identity Provider are you using? · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 5%
- Top 5 open source SSO solutions: pros, cons, and key tips — WorkOS · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 5 best Auth0 alternatives in 2024: head-to-head — WorkOS · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Top 7 enterprise SSO providers for B2B SaaS apps in 2026 — WorkOS · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Top 5 Auth0 alternatives in 2025 — WorkOS · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- The 5 best user management software tools in 2024 — WorkOS · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- The ultimate guide to OIDC providers (or building your own) — WorkOS · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- The Best 5 SSO Providers to power your SaaS app in 2024 — WorkOS · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Top 5 authentication solutions for secure Django apps in 2026 — WorkOS · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 3%
- KeyCloak an Open Source for Identity and Access Management · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Top Identity and Access Management Systems | IAM | Open Source | Enterprise · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Keycloak: A Complete Solution for Identity and Access Management · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Keycloak: an IAM solution your enterprise should consider · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Day 41: System Design Concept: Authorization and Authentication Technique · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Why Keycloak is the Best Choice for Centralized Identity & Access Management · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Unlocking Seamless & Secure Access: Introducing Generalized OIDC Authentication in Apache… · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 3%
- Top 10 B2B Healthcare SaaS SSO Solutions in 2026 | SSOJet - Enterprise SSO & Identity Solutions · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Best Enterprise SSO Platforms for Startups in 2026 (Technical Guide & Comparison) | SSOJet - Enterprise SSO & Identity Solutions · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Best Identity Management Providers for SaaS (2026 ... - SSOJet · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Top 15 SSO Providers 2025 – Secure Your Systems Confidently | SSOJet - Enterprise SSO & Identity Solutions · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Top 5 Open Source Single Sign-On Solutions: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Tips | Enterprise Ready SSO: Complete Requirements Guide for B2B SaaS · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Enterprise SSO Requirements Checklist | 2025 Guide · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 3%
- Top Open Source SSO Providers to Know in 2026 · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Features, Pricing, & Flexibility: Comparing AuthO Alternatives · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Authelia vs Keycloak: Which One Suits You Best? · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Top 8 Identity and Access Management Tools · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Best 7 Okta Alternatives for Identity Management · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Best Self-Hosted Authentication Solutions in 2026 · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Top 8 Identity Management Solutions for Developers and Businesses · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 3%
- FIDO2: An Amazing Solution for Passwordless Authentication · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Keycloak Passkeys & WebAuthn: The Complete Guide · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Keycloak vs Okta: Enterprise IAM Comparison Guide · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Clerk Alternatives in 2026: Why Developers Are Choosing Keycloak · <1% (opens in a new tab)
The page AI cites most for Keycloak
