Audience
Teams and developers wanting a tool to manage their authorization processes across their applications
About OpenFGA
OpenFGA is an open source authorization solution that enables developers to implement fine-grained access control using a user-friendly modeling language and APIs. Inspired by Google's Zanzibar paper, it supports various access control models, including Relationship-Based Access Control (ReBAC), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC). OpenFGA offers SDKs for multiple programming languages, such as Java, .NET, JavaScript, Go, and Python, facilitating seamless integration into diverse applications. The platform is designed for high performance, capable of processing authorization checks in milliseconds, making it suitable for projects ranging from small startups to large enterprises. Operating under the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) as a sandbox project, OpenFGA emphasizes transparency and community collaboration, inviting contributions to its development and governance.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Company Information
The Linux Foundation
United States
openfga.dev/
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