# Authelia: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 4 judge labels across 3 categories by 3 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/authelia/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authentication | 0% | 19 | 0% | 2 |
| Identity governance | 0% | 32 | 0% | 1 |
| Workforce identity and SSO | 0% | 30 | 100% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Consider open\u2011source tools like Keycloak, Authelia, or Authentik." (GLM 4.7 FlashX, MFA)
- "ultra-lightweight (≈20 MB) authentication/authorization server" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, IGA)
- "Keycloak or Authelia (open source)" (Kimi K2, MFA)

## And against it

- "promise transparency and zero licensing costs, but carry hidden burdens" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Workforce identity)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.