098 | Auth0: A Painless API That Comes with a Price

2025-08-31

Auth0: Authentication as a Service, or “Just Pay”

Introduction

So far, we’ve discussed solutions that give you full control but demand effort. Auth0 offers a different path: outsourcing authentication entirely. “We’ll handle it for you,” says Auth0 — “just connect to our API.” It’s the perfect choice for those who don’t want to moonlight as DevOps engineers.

The Big Promise

The core message of Auth0 is simplicity. The service promises that you can add user login in minutes without writing a single line of backend code. Its key advantages:

096 | FusionAuth: An API-Oriented Contender

2025-08-29

FusionAuth: Challenging the Giants with an API Focus

Introduction

While Keycloak may feel like a heavyweight titan built for the enterprise world, FusionAuth enters the arena with a much more developer-friendly agenda. This service positions itself as a solution built by developers for developers. It promises to be simple, fast, and most importantly, manageable through a clean, well-structured API. Sounds like a relief after wrestling with complex documentation.

The Big Promise

The core message of FusionAuth is “less configuration, more code.” It promises to save you from wrestling with dozens of XML files and bulky UIs. Instead, you should be able to integrate authentication in just a few hours using only API calls. Its arsenal includes:

095 | Keycloak: An Open-Source Titan in the World of Identity

2025-08-28

Keycloak: Open Source and Big Ambitions

Introduction

In a world where more and more services outsource user management, Keycloak offers a different path. This project is not just a set of login APIs. It is a full-fledged, self-sufficient authentication server that promises to relieve you from headaches with user management, protocols, and security. At the same time, it remains open source. Sounds like utopia, but let’s take a closer look.