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Developer ToolsAlternative to Permit.ioAlternative to Google ZanzibarAlternative to AWS IAM

Ory Keto

Access Control Server and fine-grained permissions engine based on Google Zanzibar.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars4.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Authorization EngineRebac AbacSecurityGrpcZanzibar RebacGolang
Overview

Why consider Ory Keto?

Ory Keto is the open-source implementation of Google's Zanzibar authorization system. Written in Go, it delivers sub-millisecond Relationship-Based Access Control (ReBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) evaluations via gRPC and REST.

Guided learning

Learn Ory Keto by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Ory Keto

Ory Keto answers complex permission queries (e.g., "Can User A edit Document B?") across distributed microservice architectures.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name keto \
3 -p 4466:4466 -p 4467:4467 \
4 oryd/keto:v0.12.0

Ory Keto is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Ory Keto FAQs

Ory Keto is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Ory Keto is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Ory Keto is listed as an alternative to Permit.io. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.