Insights on Identity, Security & Keycloak
Tutorials, deep dives, and best practices from the Skycloak team.
Keycloak vs Zitadel: Open-Source IAM Compared
Keycloak vs Zitadel compared on licensing, architecture, multi-tenancy, self-hosting, and extensibility to help you choose the right open-source IAM platform.
9 min read
Keycloak vs Zitadel: Open-Source IAM Compared
Keycloak vs Zitadel compared on licensing, architecture, multi-tenancy, self-hosting, and extensibility to help you choose the right open-source IAM platform.
9 min read
Is Self-Hosting Keycloak Worth It in 2026? An Honest Reality Check
Is self-hosting Keycloak worth it? An honest look at the real operational burden, when self-hosting wins, and when managed Keycloak…
10 min read
Keycloak on Redis: Benchmarking Locke vs Embedded Infinispan
A production benchmark of Keycloak caching on Redis (Locke) vs embedded Infinispan: ~100% throughput parity, sub-second node-loss recovery vs 31-40s.
10 min read
What is Keycloak? The Complete Developer’s Guide
The definitive guide to Keycloak: open-source IAM for SSO, MFA, user federation, social login, and fine-grained authorization. Architecture and use…
11 min read
Getting Started with Keycloak in 2026: The Modern Guide
Complete getting started guide for Keycloak in 2026. Install with Docker, configure your first realm, connect a React app, add…
10 min read
Keycloak LDAP User Federation Explained
Understand LDAP federation in Keycloak with import users, edit modes, synchronization, LDAP mappers, and secure LDAPS setup.
4 min read
SAML vs OIDC: When to Use Each Protocol
Compare SAML and OIDC protocols for SSO. Learn when to use each, how they work in Keycloak, and how to…
10 min read
How to Migrate from Clerk to Keycloak
Step-by-step guide to migrate from Clerk to Keycloak. Covers user export, password handling, session migration, component replacement, and webhook setup.
12 min read
SCIM Integration Between Okta and Keycloak
Learn SCIM provisioning from Okta to Keycloak with user sync, group sync, OAuth2 setup, and SCIM interoperability insights.
5 min read
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