Zitadel
Authentication & SecurityAbout & Core Purpose
Open source identity infrastructure with turnkey authentication, audit logs, multi-tenancy, and passkeys.
Verified Capabilities & Traits
Setup documentation
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services:
zitadel:
image: ghcr.io/zitadel/zitadel:latest
container_name: zitadel
ports:
- "8080:8080"
command: 'start-from-init --masterkey "MasterkeyNeedsToHave32Characters" --tlsMode disabled'💡 Save as docker-compose.yml and execute docker compose up -d to run locally.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zitadel
What is Zitadel?
Open source identity infrastructure with turnkey authentication, audit logs, multi-tenancy, and passkeys.
Is Zitadel free and open-source?
100% Free Open Source self-hosted; Free cloud tier with 25k requests/mo License is not listed.
How do I install or run Zitadel?
See the official setup documentation: https://zitadel.com.
What proprietary tool does Zitadel replace?
Zitadel is listed as an alternative to Auth0 / Okta. Compare its documented features and terms for your use case.
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