What OpenIAM does

OpenIAM is a privately held Identity and Access Management (IAM) software vendor headquartered in Cortlandt Manor, New York, that has operated for approximately 15 years under an open-source commercial model. The company provides a unified platform spanning Workforce Identity and Customer Identity (CIAM) use cases, packaged into a free, perpetually licensed Community Edition and a quote-based Enterprise Edition with commercial support. The platform is built on a microservice architecture supporting deployment via RPM (Linux), Docker, Kubernetes, Helm charts, Terraform, and OpenShift, with a REST API for integration and a workflow engine (Activiti) orchestrating approvals. Core capabilities include automated joiner/mover/leaver lifecycle management, SSO via SAML/OAuth/OIDC, adaptive authentication and MFA, user access reviews, segregation of duties, and an out-of-the-box connector library covering 20+ enterprise systems including Active Directory, Entra ID, SAP, Workday, Oracle, Salesforce, ServiceNow, AWS, Google Cloud, and Guidewire.

OpenIAM monetizes through three streams: Enterprise Edition subscriptions (annual, quote-based), professional services engagements branded as Proof of Value, Jump Start, and Solution Implementation, and the Community Edition which functions as a free, unlimited evaluation funnel rather than a revenue source. The customer base is concentrated in regulated verticals — financial services, healthcare, government, manufacturing, and education — where compliance with SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIS2, and DORA is a primary buying criterion. The company maintains a wholly-owned Indian subsidiary (OpenIAM Pvt Ltd) with Make in India certification to support Asia Pacific expansion.

The go-to-market combines community-led growth through the free Community Edition with enterprise field sales (CTAs include "Request a Quote" and "Contact Sales"), supported by a partner ecosystem, direct sales hires for APAC (VP Sales APAC and India Country Manager), and a multi-channel marketing presence including website, blog, community portal, YouTube, webinars, and case studies.

Name

OpenIAM

Legal name

OpenIAM LLC

Website

https://openiam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

OpenIAM provides unified Workforce and Customer Identity and Access Management software to mid-to-large regulated enterprises via an open-source Community Edition and commercial Enterprise Edition, with deployment options spanning on-premises, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Identity and Access Management

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Single Sign-On (SSO) & Federation (SAML/OIDC, Identity Providers) (HDAEAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Identity & Access Management Infrastructure (IAM/IdP/MFA) (HDABAHAF), Access Management & Policy Enforcement (Authorization, ZTNA integration) (HDAEAJAG), Single Sign-On (SSO) & Federation (BPAMAEAF)

Keywords

• Identity access management
• Workforce identity governance
• Customer identity management
• Single sign-on
• Identity governance platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Cortlandt Manor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Edition Subscription: Commercial subscription for production Enterprise Edition with the latest features and commercial support. The natural progression from Community Edition for organizations scaling to production.
2. Community Edition: Free Community Edition with no subscription, no expiration, and no time limits. Provides full deployment capabilities for evaluation and non-production use. Serves as a funnel for enterprise conversion.
3. Professional Services: Consulting services including Proof of Value, Jump Start, and Solution Implementation engagements to help customers deploy and configure the platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

OpenIAM provides a unified Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform combining Workforce Identity and Customer Identity (CIAM) capabilities for regulated enterprises. The platform is offered in a free Community Edition and a commercial Enterprise Edition with annual subscription, and includes identity governance, SSO, adaptive MFA, user lifecycle automation, access reviews, segregation of duties, and built-in compliance support for regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, NIS2, and DORA. OpenIAM also delivers professional services (Proof of Value, Jump Start, Solution Implementation) and supports flexible deployment via on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments using RPM, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and OpenShift.

Product overview

OpenIAM is a unified Workforce and Customer Identity and Access Management platform provider designed for regulated enterprises. The platform offers a platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of two core products (Workforce Identity and Customer Identity) complemented by an extensive library of integrated modules including User Access Reviews, Access Request with multi-step approvals, Self-Service Portal, Segregation of Duties controls, Password Management, Single Sign-On (SAML/oAuth/OIDC), Adaptive Authentication and MFA, 3rd Party IdP Integration, a Connector Library with 30+ native connectors, and a REST Integration API. The platform supports flexible deployment options (RPM, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and is available in Community Edition (free, unlimited) and Enterprise Edition (commercial with support). OpenIAM also offers professional consulting services including Proof of Value, Jump Start, and Solution Implementation engagements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workforce Identity Enterprise-grade identity governance and administration platform for managing employee identities, automated provisioning, access requests, and compliance across the organization, targeting mid-to-large regulated enterprises.
• Customer Identity Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) platform for managing external user identities, self-registration, authentication, consent management, and customer self-service for organizations in regulated industries such as insurance and financial services.
• Community Edition Free, unlimited-use identity and access management platform for evaluation, development, and testing. Provides full deployment in customer's own environment with core IAM capabilities, unlimited usage with no expiration, and community support via forums.
• Enterprise Edition Commercial edition of the OpenIAM platform with the latest features, commercial support, and production SLAs for organizations deploying IAM in production environments. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.
• Proof of Value Customized consulting engagement designed to confirm defined proof of value objectives, helping prospective customers validate OpenIAM capabilities against specific requirements before committing to a full deployment.
• Jump Start Customized consulting engagement to rapidly deliver an OpenIAM solution into a production environment, accelerating time-to-value for new customer deployments.
• Solution Implementation Full consulting engagement delivering a complete IAM solution based on customer requirements, including design, configuration, deployment, and validation for enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deploy in as fast as 90 days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

AI capability2 records

Feature15 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OpenIAM Pvt LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026OpenIAM established a local Indian entity (OpenIAM Pvt Ltd) with Make in India certification to support Asia Pacific expansion. The subsidiary provides local sales, implementation, and support capabilities for regulated enterprises in India responding to Digital Personal Data Protection Act and cybersecurity mandates from RBI and SEBI.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD): Bundled identity platform shipped with Microsoft 365; competes on SSO, MFA, and identity governance and is the default incumbent many prospects must displace to buy OpenIAM.
• IBM Security Verify: Broad identity and access management suite from a global incumbent with managed services and deep regulated-industry penetration — overlaps OpenIAM's enterprise IAM offering.

Direct peers

• Okta: Direct competitor offering a leading workforce and customer identity platform with SSO, MFA, and identity governance; the most visible benchmark for OpenIAM's go-to-market.
• Saviynt: Cloud-native identity governance platform with strong SoD, access reviews, and IGA capabilities aimed at regulated industries — directly overlaps OpenIAM's regulated-vertical focus.
• Ping Identity: Enterprise SSO, federation, and identity management platform competing for the same regulated-enterprise RFPs; absorbed ForgeRock to broaden CIAM and governance coverage.
• CyberArk: Identity security vendor extending from privileged access into workforce identity and MFA; competes for the same security-led identity buyers in regulated enterprises.
• SailPoint: Identity governance and administration vendor targeting regulated enterprises with access reviews, SoD, and lifecycle management — the closest comparison to OpenIAM's governance-first positioning.
• OneLogin (One Identity / Quest): SSO and identity management vendor focused on mid-market and enterprise buyers; competing product breadth in SSO, MFA, and user provisioning.

Emerging players

• Keycloak (Red Hat / IBM): Open-source IAM and SSO platform with a developer community; shares OpenIAM's open-source DNA and is an alternative self-host stack for workforce identity.
• ManageEngine AD360 (Zoho): Identity and access management suite with strong APAC presence and competitive price points; relevant comparable for OpenIAM's India-led mid-market expansion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/openiam
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/OpeniamLLC/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/openiam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/openiam-llc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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