--- title: Compare Keycloak with Veriam - Access and Subscription Management description: Discover how Veriam enhances Keycloak by integrating B2B identity management and subscription billing, providing a seamless, cloud-based solution. --- [![Veriam](https://getveriam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Veriam_logo_RGB%205-1.webp?width=134&height=37&name=Veriam_logo_RGB%205-1.webp "Veriam")](https://getveriam.com) - Platform - Company - Resources - [Pricing](https://getveriam.com/pricing) - [News](https://getveriam.com/news) [Get Veriam Free](https://getveriam.com/register) [Login](https://admin.myveriam.com/) [![Veriam_logo-1](https://getveriam.com/hubfs/Veriam_logo-1.svg "Veriam_logo-1")](https://getveriam.com) [Login](https://admin.myveriam.com/) [![Veriam_logo-1](https://getveriam.com/hubfs/Veriam_logo-1.svg "Veriam_logo-1")](https://getveriam.com) - Platform - Company - Resources - [Pricing](https://getveriam.com/pricing) - [News](https://getveriam.com/news) [Get Veriam Free](https://getveriam.com/register) [Login](https://admin.myveriam.com/) [![Veriam_logo-1](https://getveriam.com/hubfs/Veriam_logo-1.svg "Veriam_logo-1")](https://getveriam.com) [Login](https://admin.myveriam.com/) - 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[Subscriptions](https://getveriam.com/subscriptions/subscriptions) - [Invoicing](https://getveriam.com/subscriptions/invoicing) - [Retention](https://getveriam.com/subscriptions/retention) - [Once-off license](https://getveriam.com/subscriptions/once-off) Use cases - [Safer, simpler ESG data sharing](https://getveriam.com/insight/veriam-for-safer-simpler-esg-data-sharing) - [Data exchange in supply chains](https://getveriam.com/insight/veriam-for-data-exchange-in-supply-chains) - [Scaling B2B SaaS businesses](https://getveriam.com/insight/veriam-for-saas) [View demo](https://getveriam.com/demo) OUR COMPANY - [About us](https://getveriam.com/veriam) - [Careers](https://getveriam.com/careers) - [Partners](https://getveriam.com/partners) Compare us - [Veriam vs Okta](https://getveriam.com/compare/okta) - [Veriam vs Forgerock](https://getveriam.com/compare/forgerock) - [Veriam vs LoginRadius](https://getveriam.com/compare/loginradius) - [Veriam vs Auth0](https://getveriam.com/compare/auth0) - [Veriam vs Descope](https://getveriam.com/compare/descope) - [Veriam vs Chargebee](https://getveriam.com/compare/chargebee) - [Veriam vs Stripe](https://getveriam.com/compare/stripe) - [Veriam vs Paddle](https://getveriam.com/compare/paddle) Explore platform - [Benefits](https://getveriam.com/platform) - [Startup program](https://getveriam.com/startup-program) - [View demo ▶️](https://getveriam.com/demo) Keep in touch - [Contact](https://getveriam.com/contact) - [Latest news](https://getveriam.com/news) - [Join our newsletter](https://getveriam.com/newsletter) [Get Started](https://getveriam.com/register) For Providers - [Customer accounts](https://docs.myveriam.com/for-providers/customer-accounts) - [Customer users](https://docs.myveriam.com/for-providers/customer-users) - [CIAM](https://docs.myveriam.com/for-providers/ciam) - [Subscription Management](https://docs.myveriam.com/for-providers/subscription-management) - [Contracting](https://docs.myveriam.com/contracting) For Customers - [Manage your organization](https://docs.myveriam.com/for-customers/manage-your-organization) - [Manage your account](https://docs.myveriam.com/for-customers/manage-your-account) - [Manage your subscriptions](https://docs.myveriam.com/for-customers/manage-your-subscriptions) Keep in touch - [Support](https://docs.myveriam.com/) - [Contact](https://getveriam.com/contact) - [Latest news](https://getveriam.com/news) - [Join our newsletter](https://getveriam.com/newsletter) [Get Started](https://getveriam.com/register) ![new-right-green](https://getveriam.com/hubfs/new-right-green.webp) ![new-right-mobile](https://getveriam.com/hubfs/new-right-mobile.webp) # Veriam vs. Keycloak A focused comparison ![Keycloak logo](https://getveriam.com/hubfs/Logo_of_Keycloak.svg "Keycloak logo") Keycloak is an open-source identity and access management (IAM) solution developed by Red Hat, widely used for self-hosted authentication and authorization in enterprise environments. It supports Single Sign-On (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and user federation, making it a popular choice for businesses that need on-premises IAM solutions or full control over their authentication infrastructure. However, Keycloak lacks native subscription management, invoicing, and built-in support for external B2B user authentication workflows. It is also complex to maintain and requires dedicated infrastructure management. This is where Veriam stands out. Veriam is a fully managed, cloud-based solution that integrates IAM with subscription management, making it ideal for businesses that want a scalable, easy-to-integrate B2B identity solution without the burden of self-hosting. While Keycloak is strong for enterprises needing an on-premises IAM platform, Veriam provides an all-in-one B2B authentication and billing solution with minimal maintenance overhead. | Feature | Veriam | Keycloak | | --- | --- | --- | | Integrated IAM & Subscription Management | ✅ The only solution that natively integrates access & subscription management | ❌ Requires third-party tools for billing & subscriptions | | Single Sign-On (SSO) | ✅ Enables seamless access to multiple applications with a single identity | ✅ Supports SSO using OAuth, OIDC, and SAML | | Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) | ✅ Supports OTP and biometric-based authentication | ✅ Supports MFA, but requires custom configurations | | User Lifecycle Management | ✅ Optimized for onboarding external B2B users | ✅ Supports user federation and internal employee management | | Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Authentication | ❌ Not supported; tailored for B2B & supply chain integration | ✅ Can be used for both B2B and B2C | | Policy-Based Authorization | ✅ Combines role-based, attribute-based, and resource-based policies | ✅ Supports role-based access control (RBAC), but complex to configure | | Integration Ecosystem | ✅ Designed to integrate with Ping Identity and other IAM providers | ✅ Can be customized but requires manual integrations | | Scalability | ✅ Architected for linear global scalability, handling millions of users | ❌ Requires manual scaling and infrastructure management | | Self-Hosting | ❌ Not supported; fully cloud-based | ✅ Self-hosted and fully customizable | | Developer-Friendliness | ✅ Simple API integration for IAM, subscription management, invoicing, and payments | ❌ Requires manual setup, configuration, and maintenance | | Compliance & Security | ✅ EU-based, adheres to GDPR, pursuing ISO 27001 certification | ✅ Supports compliance but requires custom configurations | | Pricing | ✅ IAM is free; charges only for subscription management | ✅ Open-source and free, but requires hosting and operational costs | | Ease of Use & Maintenance | ✅ Designed for easy integration and minimal maintenance | ❌ Requires dedicated infrastructure management and maintenance | ![Group 234 (1)-1](https://getveriam.com/hubfs/Group%20234%20(1)-1.svg) ## How Veriam enhances Keycloak Rather than competing, Veriam complements Keycloak by adding B2B identity, external user management, and subscription billing capabilities. Organizations using Keycloak for internal IAM and on-premises authentication can integrate Veriam to: - Enable authentication for external B2B users without complex configuration. - Seamlessly integrate subscription management, payments, and invoicing into authentication workflows. - Offload IAM infrastructure management by leveraging Veriam’s cloud-based solution. By integrating with Keycloak, Veriam allows businesses to retain on-premises authentication for internal users while leveraging a cloud IAM for external partners, customers, and monetized services. ## Final thoughts If your company uses Keycloak for internal IAM but needs B2B identity management, external authorization, and subscription-based monetization, Veriam is the perfect complement. 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