FAQ

Yes. Autional core is open source under AGPL v3. The full source code is available on GitHub at github.com/autional/authms. You can self-host the entire 24-service stack without any license fee or MAU limit.

Autional is the identity layer for AI-generated applications. It provides authentication, authorization, multi-tenancy, enterprise SSO, and compliance — all backed by 24 open-source microservices and 1,400+ APIs.

Auth0 is a closed-source SaaS. Autional is open source (AGPL), self-hostable, and designed specifically for AI-generated applications. Our pricing is transparent and there's no per-user or per-connection pricing.

Yes. Self-hosting is free. Deploy with Docker/Podman compose or Kubernetes. The entire platform runs on PostgreSQL + MongoDB + Redis + RabbitMQ.

Apps built with tools like Bolt.new, Lovable.dev, Cursor, Claude Code, or Replit. These tools generate application code rapidly. Autional provides the identity layer so your generated app doesn't need to reinvent authentication.

Not yet. Cloud hosting is on our roadmap. Currently you can self-host or run locally. Contact us if you need managed infrastructure.

Autional includes data models and tooling for ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR, PSD2, PIPL, and Dengbao 2.0. Compliance certification is the responsibility of the deploying organization.

1,400+ RESTful API endpoints across 24 microservices. Every endpoint is documented with Swagger/OpenAPI.