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WSO2 Identity Server pros and cons

Vendor: WSO2
4.1 out of 5
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PROS

WSO2 Identity Server offers high stability, with ratings of eight or nine out of ten.
It provides an easy implementation process and comprehensive ecosystem.
Valuable features include easy integration with Single Sign-On and external user sources like Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP servers.
The keystore feature has been particularly valuable for users.
It allows effective integration between API manager and IT server components.

CONS

WSO2 Identity Server has a complex initial setup that requires improvement.
Its high availability architecture needs enhancements.
There is a lack of full-featured auditing and certification modules out of the box with WSO2 Identity Server.
Documentation and support for code maintenance and setup are inadequate.
The licensing model and pricing of WSO2 Identity Server could be more flexible and improved.
 

WSO2 Identity Server Pros review quotes

Balamurali P - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 27, 2019
I would rate the solution's stability eight or nine out of ten.
reviewer1462707 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 24, 2020
It's very easy to implement everything.
reviewer1361130 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 30, 2022
The single sign-on procedure itself, as well as the ability to connect to external user sources such as Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP servers, are the solution's most valuable features.
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Clement Hsieh - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 11, 2024
The product's initial setup phase is easy.
Balamurali P - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 3, 2023
The product provides easy integration between API manager and IT server components.
Ritesh_Shah - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 17, 2025
I am completely satisfied with WSO2 Identity Server and would definitely recommend it to other companies.
LP
Mar 26, 2019
Comprehensive ecosystem.
NN
May 31, 2021
Some of the valuable features of the solution are the easy integration with processes, such as Single Sign-On. Overall WSO2 is straightforward and does not need customization.
Pasan Tennakoon - PeerSpot reviewer
May 15, 2024
The solution gets the job done, and we don't have to do the main configuration.
Xolisa_Vuza - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 16, 2024
We use the solution for customer identity management, authenticating customers coming in through a web portal.
 

WSO2 Identity Server Cons review quotes

Balamurali P - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 27, 2019
The high availability architecture has to be improved.
reviewer1462707 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 24, 2020
The solution could improve its development from a user perspective.
reviewer1361130 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 30, 2022
Sometimes working with the code is difficult because I search for documentation about the code and how to work with the code, which is where I believe they should improve, by providing some documentation on how to work with the code.
Learn what your peers think about WSO2 Identity Server. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: March 2025.
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Clement Hsieh - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 11, 2024
The price of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required.
Balamurali P - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 3, 2023
There needs to be a good support model and easy-to-understand documentation.
LP
Mar 26, 2019
I found the initial setup to be very complex.
NN
May 31, 2021
This solution does not have BPM workflows already integrated, we had to integrate the BPM module externally. They do not provide full-featured auditing and certification modules out of the box.
Pasan Tennakoon - PeerSpot reviewer
May 15, 2024
The solution seems to be pretty outdated.
Xolisa_Vuza - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 16, 2024
The solution's licensing model could be more flexible, and pricing could be improved.
reviewer1951812 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 8, 2022
This solution requires extensive knowledge to be used effectively as certain areas of its use are not user friendly.