Vetted Score
4.6
/ 5.0
Scored 4.6/5 due to its strong security standards, wide adoption in academia, and flexible open-source architecture, though setup complexity can be a barrier.
Key Features
Federated Identity Management
Enables secure identity federation across institutions using SAML 2.0, allowing users to access multiple services with a single credential.
Extensible Attribute Release
Fine-grained control over which user attributes are shared with service providers, customizable via XML configuration.
Scalable Architecture
Designed for high‑availability deployments with load balancing, clustering, and support for large user directories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Shibboleth is released under the Apache License and can be used at no cost.
Shibboleth primarily supports SAML 2.0 and also provides limited support for OpenID Connect through extensions.
Absolutely; Shibboleth can authenticate users against LDAP, Active Directory, and other directory services out of the box.
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Specifications
Pricing Model
Free and open-source; commercial support and consulting services are available for enterprises.
Supported Platforms
LinuxWindows ServermacOS