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OpenFGA

CNCF open-source relationship-based authorization in the Google Zanzibar style, originated at Auth0.

Category
Open-source fine-grained authorization (ReBAC)
Lane
Authorization & policy
Founded
2022 (project)
Ownership
Open source (CNCF); originated at Auth0/Okta

Summary

An open-source fine-grained authorization engine implementing Zanzibar-style relationship-based access control (ReBAC). Originated at Auth0 and donated to the CNCF, it models permissions as relationships and checks them at scale, and underpins Auth0/Okta FGA.

Best for

Teams that want an open, standards-aligned ReBAC engine to self-host or adopt via Auth0 FGA.

Consider if

You want a fully managed, commercially supported control plane out of the box.

Strengths

  • Open source under CNCF governance
  • Zanzibar-style ReBAC modeling
  • Adoption behind Auth0/Okta FGA

Considerations

  • Self-managed unless paired with a hosted offering
  • Relationship modeling has a learning curve

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