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WSO2 Identity Server
WSO2 Identity Server is an open-source identity and access management (IAM) solution designed to give organisations full control over how users authenticate, access and interact with digital services.
It allows businesses to manage millions of user identities securely, supporting hybrid, on-premise and cloud-native deployments.
Key features of WSO2 Identity Server
Here are some of the standout features of WSO2 Identity Server:
Single Sign-On (SSO) and Federated Authentication
Authenticate once and access multiple systems with SSO and federation protocols. Supports integration with external identity providers like Google or Azure AD.
Adaptive and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Strengthen login security with MFA and context-aware authentication based on user behaviour and risk level.
Centralised User Management
Control user accounts, roles and access in one place. Includes self-service, recovery flows and LDAP/AD integration, improving experience and reducing admin time
AI-Driven Identity Flow Design
Build login and registration flows faster with natural language input, automated branding and secure access control for AI agents.
Developer-Friendly Tools
Includes SDKs and visual editors to design authentication flows and integrate IAM into your apps and APIs easily.
Benefits of WSO2 Identity Server
WSO2 Identity Server offers several key benefits:
Open Source Flexibility
Built on open standards and fully transparent, giving you the freedom to customise, extend and audit the platform as needed with no vendor lock-in.
Strong Security and Compliance
Supports multi-factor authentication, adaptive security and industry standards to help you meet regulatory demands.
Developer-Centric Platform
Offers APIs, SDKs and visual tools that simplify IAM integration for internal teams and external applications.
Cost-Effective IAM
Subscription-based model without per-user fees ideal for reducing total cost of ownership at scale.
How we help with WSO2 Identity Server
At Claria, as a trusted WSO2 partner, we help organisations get more from WSO2 Identity Server than just user authentication.
Our services
Implementation and Integration
We deploy and configure WSO2 Identity Server in line with your architecture and operational goals. This includes integrating it with directories, applications, APIs and external identity providers.
Support and Managed Services
We provide both ongoing technical support and fully managed services. This includes monitoring, patching, performance tuning and issue resolution tailored to your SLA requirements.
Architecture and Planning
We define your identity architecture based on your existing systems, use cases and growth plans.
WSO2 Identity Server Training
We equip your teams with the skills to manage and extend WSO2 Identity Server confidently. Our training covers platform fundamentals, advanced features and maintenance best practices.
Customisation and Extension
Every organisation has different user journeys. We customise login flows, claims, user stores and consent handling to reflect your real-world processes.
Team Augmentation
We provide experienced WSO2 specialists who can work alongside your internal teams filling skill gaps, accelerating delivery or supporting key phases of your IAM roadmap.
Data Governance and Sovereignty
We help ensure your identity data remains protected and compliant with local and industry-specific regulations. Our implementations respect data residency requirements and include governance controls by design.
Migration from Legacy Systems
We support organisations moving from outdated or fragmented identity platforms. From planning to cutover, we ensure a secure transition with minimal disruption.
Certified WSO2 Identity Server Licensing Provider
Expert support to acquire, renew and optimise your WSO2 Identity Server license
Not sure what licensing looks like with WSO2 Identity Server?
Looking to renew an existing subscription or acquire a new one but unsure where to start?
Getting the right licence for WSO2 Identity Server will have a direct impact on how your identity infrastructure performs, scales and remains secure over time.
Unlike traditional IAM platforms, WSO2 Identity Server is not licensed per user or per environment. Instead, it follows a flexible subscription model that includes:
Full access to core product capabilities
Ongoing updates, patches and security releases
Enterprise-level support from the WSO2 Partner
Customisable SLAs and deployment options (on-premises, cloud, hybrid)
What affects your WSO2 Identity Server subscription?
Several key factors shape your WSO2 Identity Server licensing model and overall cost.
Number of environments (development, testing, production)
Support level required (standard or premium)
Primary use case, such as internal IAM, CIAM or B2B identity
Add-on products, including Choreo and Asgardeo
Deployment model whether on-premise, cloud or hybrid
Scalability needs, including user volume and authentication activity
How Claria supports your WSO2 Identity Server licensing journey
As a certified WSO2 partner, we help you make sense of the licensing structure and guide you in selecting the right subscription setup based on real-world usage, not assumptions.
We typically support two types of organisations:
Those looking to renew or adjust their current WSO2 Identity Server subscription
Those preparing to acquire a licence for the first time and need guidance on what to include
Our team works closely with both technical and procurement teams to:
Simplify the licensing model and explain what’s truly included
Map your current and future identity architecture to the right plan
Plan for growth while keeping costs under control
Align support levels with your business-critical needs
Handle the admin so your team can focus on delivery
WSO2 Identity Server Pricing and Cost
What does it really cost to run WSO2 Identity Server?
If you're considering WSO2 Identity Server, one of the first questions is likely: how much will it cost us to implement and operate this platform?
WSO2 uses a subscription-based pricing model, offering flexibility based on how you deploy, support and scale the platform. There’s no per-user fee, instead, costs depend on the structure and complexity of your environment.
What can you expect to spend?
Costs vary widely depending on your requirements. For small-scale internal IAM with basic support, pricing can be significantly lower than traditional IAM vendors. For more complex CIAM deployments with full customisation and support, pricing increases to match enterprise expectations but remains competitive due to its open-source model and licensing flexibility.
WSO2 prices
How Claria helps
At Claria, we help you calculate the true cost of adopting WSO2 Identity Server based on your specific architecture, usage plans and delivery goals.
We don’t provide generic quotes. We help you:
Understand what you actually need (and what you don’t)
Avoid overspending on unused capacity
Plan for scaling without unpredictable cost jumps
Compare pricing scenarios across deployment models
How WSO2 Identity Server works
Standards-based identity, deployed your way
WSO2 Identity Server works by acting as a central point of trust between your users and your systems, verifying identity, enforcing policies and issuing tokens that grant access across platforms.
Core building blocks
Authentication
WSO2 Identity Server supports a wide range of authentication methods, including username/password, social login, multi-factor authentication (MFA) and adaptive authentication flows based on risk or behaviour.
Authorisation
The platform evaluates access requests based on policies, roles and claims. It supports fine-grained authorisation through XACML, OAuth 2.0 scopes and API-level controls.
Federation
WSO2 Identity Server allows you to connect with external identity providers (IdPs) using protocols like SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect and WS-Federation enabling single sign-on across trusted services.
Provisioning
User accounts can be provisioned and deprovisioned automatically across systems through SCIM and custom connectors keeping identity data consistent and secure.
Token issuance
For API and app access, the server issues secure tokens (like JWT or OAuth2) that applications can validate to grant access without exposing credentials.
Where it fits in your architecture
WSO2 Identity Server sits between your identity sources (e.g. LDAP, Active Directory, databases) and the services that require authentication such as portals, mobile apps, APIs or SaaS tools.
Portals
Mobile apps
APIs
SaaS tools
It ensures users authenticate once and gain appropriate access everywhere they need to.
When to use WSO2 Identity Server
Is WSO2 Identity Server the right fit for your identity strategy?
WSO2 Identity Server is an IAM platform flexible and an open-source solution ideal for organisations that need full control over authentication, authorisation and identity federation. If your identity challenges go beyond basic login and user management, this platform is built for you.
Consider using WSO2 Identity Server if:
You need to unify identity across multiple systems
Whether you’re dealing with siloed directories, fragmented applications or inconsistent login experiences, WSO2 Identity Server helps centralise and standardise identity management.
You’re looking for full control and extensibility
If off-the-shelf IAM tools don’t offer the flexibility you need, WSO2 allows you to customise flows, integrate with any system and define policies without being locked into a rigid framework.
You want standards-based federation and SSO
For organisations managing access across multiple identity providers or external services, WSO2 Identity Server supports SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0 and WS-Federation out of the box.
You operate in a regulated industry
When compliance, auditability and data residency are priorities, WSO2’s on-premise and hybrid deployment options give you full control over where and how identity data is stored and processed.
You need an IAM solution for developers
WSO2 offers APIs and documentation designed for teams building applications, platforms or services that require strong identity management without losing control over how it’s implemented.
WSO2 Identity Server Considerations
Identity platforms often look the same on paper: protocols, MFA, SSO and federation, but what makes a solution succeed isn’t the list of features, it’s how well it fits into your organisation’s rhythm.
WSO2 Identity Server gives you room to architect identity the way you want. But that freedom only brings value if you're clear on what you need to solve, what you want to control and what your teams are ready to manage.
That’s why, before any implementation, we help you explore the questions most vendors skip.
WSO2 Identity Server is ideal for organisations that want to build an IAM setup around their architecture, not the other way around. But making the most of it requires a clear plan, the right deployment model and strong internal ownership and that’s exactly where Claria comes in.
What matters before you commit to the platform and what do we look at with you?
How complex is your identity landscape?
Are you integrating a few apps or dozens? Are your users internal, external or both?
What level of control do you really need?
Is full customisation essential, or will standard flows do the job with less overhead?
Who’s maintaining it tomorrow?
Do you want a solution your team can fully own or one that depends on ongoing partner support?
What matters most: speed, scale or sovereignty?
Your priorities will define how the solution should be deployed, secured and supported.
And finally, why now?
We align your IAM strategy to business context: mergers, compliance pressure, platform rebuilds or digital product growth.
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Why choose Claria? Your trusted WSO2 Identity Server partner
Experts in making WSO2 Identity Server work for complex, real-world needs
WSO2 Identity Server is a flexible and developer-focused IAM platform but flexibility only delivers value when it’s applied with the right vision and experience. That’s where Claria comes in.
We’re not here to give you a generic implementation. We help organisations build IAM foundations that are shaped around how their systems actually work and how their users actually behave.
Implementing identity solutions isn’t about ticking boxes, it’s about getting the foundations right. That means precision, flexibility and working with a partner who understands both the architecture and the people who rely on it.
How we work with you
At Claria, we don’t believe in delivering “just enough”. When we work with WSO2 Identity Server, we look beyond the platform to understand your organisation’s pressures, risks and ambitions. We help you build identity flows that feel natural for users, resilient for IT teams and compliant by design.
What’s consistent? We always stay close to the teams doing the real work.
We listen before we design
We map risk, not just features
We create flows people actually want to use
We build with your future change in mind
We give your team confidence to own the solution
WSO2 Identity Server FAQS
WSO2 Identity Server supports a wide range of authentication protocols, including:
SAML 2.0 for Single Sign-On (SSO).
OAuth 2.0 for authorization and token-based authentication.
OpenID Connect as an identity layer on top of OAuth 2.0.
Kerberos for enterprise-level authentication.
RADIUS for network authentication.
Yes, WSO2 Identity Server can integrate with various user stores, including:
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol).
Active Directory.
JDBC databases for custom user repositories. It allows organisations to leverage their existing user data while utilising the capabilities of WSO2 IS.
WSO2 Identity Server supports MFA by allowing organisations to configure additional authentication steps beyond the primary password. This can include:
Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) via authenticator apps.
SMS or email-based OTPs.
Biometric authentication if supported by the application. Organisations can set up adaptive authentication flows that require MFA based on user context (e.g., device or location).
OAuth2: Primarily an authorization framework that allows third-party applications to obtain limited access to user accounts on an HTTP service.
OpenID Connect: Built on top of OAuth2, it adds an identity layer that allows clients to verify the identity of the end-user and obtain basic profile information. In other words, OpenID Connect is used for user authentication, while OAuth2 is used for authorisation.
WSO2 Identity Server provides a flexible framework for customising authentication workflows using:
Custom Authentication Steps: You can create custom authentication handlers in Java to define specific logic.
Authentication Sequence Configuration: The management console allows you to configure complex authentication sequences, combining multiple authentication methods (e.g., username/password followed by MFA).
REST APIs: Developers can leverage REST APIs to programmatically manage and customise authentication flows.
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