Passport.js vs Keycloak

Developers should use Passport meets developers should use keycloak when building applications that require robust security, centralized user management, and compliance with industry standards, such as in enterprise environments, microservices architectures, or cloud-native applications. Here's our take.

Passport.js

Nice Pick

Developers should use Passport

Pros

• js when building Node
• Related to: express-js, node-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Keycloak

Developers should use Keycloak when building applications that require robust security, centralized user management, and compliance with industry standards, such as in enterprise environments, microservices architectures, or cloud-native applications

Pros

• It is particularly valuable for scenarios needing SSO across multiple services, integrating with external identity providers (e
• Related to: oauth-2.0, openid-connect

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Passport.js is a library while Keycloak is a platform. We picked Passport.js based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Passport.js wins

Based on overall popularity. Passport.js is more widely used, but Keycloak excels in its own space.