Descope vs Gluu Server
| Descope | Gluu Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $249/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, api, iOS, self-hosted, Web | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| SSO protocols | SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OIDC | OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, CAS |
| MFA methods | OTP, magic link, passkeys/WebAuthn, authenticator apps/TOTP, passwords, social login, security questions, recovery codes, device authentication | FIDO 2.0, FIDO U2F, Super Gluu, OTP apps, SMS OTP, Duo Security, certificate authentication |
| Directory sync | Yes | Yes |
| Lifecycle provisioning | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive access policies | Yes | Yes |
| Included users | 10,000 users | — |
Both are listed in Best Identity and Access Management Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Descope scores higher on our published basis.