Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Ory
- Pricing
- Open source - Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Developers, Platform Engineers
- Editor rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
What is Ory?
Ory is a api tools tool from Ory. An open-source identity stack for authentication, OAuth2/OIDC, permissions and zero-trust access, available self-hosted or as the managed Ory Network.
Ory uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to developers, platform engineers and runs on Self Hosted, Api.
Standout strengths include open-source and self-hostable, modular identity services, standards-based oauth2/oidc. Worth weighing: more assembly than turnkey, steeper learning curve.
Ory pricing
Pros
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Modular identity services
- Standards-based OAuth2/OIDC
Cons
- More assembly than turnkey
- Steeper learning curve
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ory?
An open-source identity stack for authentication, OAuth2/OIDC, permissions and zero-trust access, available self-hosted or as the managed Ory Network.
How much does Ory cost?
Ory is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Ory have a free trial?
Ory offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Ory support?
Ory is available on Self Hosted, Api.