# Authentik: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 7 judge labels across 3 categories by 5 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/authentik/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authentication | 0% | 20 | 0% | 3 |
| Workforce identity and SSO | 0% | 13 | 0% | 3 |
| Identity governance | 0% | 33 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "consider open-source platforms like Keycloak or Authentik" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Workforce identity)
- "Open-source Keycloak/Authentik/Ory may be the most cost-effective over the long term" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Workforce identity)
- "Authentik is a modern, lightweight, and incredibly fast-growing open-source IdP." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Workforce identity)
- "Consider open\u2011source tools like Keycloak, Authelia, or Authentik." (GLM 4.7 FlashX, MFA)

## 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.