Cerbos
Scalable access control for your software.
Overview
Cerbos is an open-source authorization layer that enables developers to define access control policies for their applications and services in a centralized, manageable way. It decouples authorization logic from the core application code, making it easier to manage and scale permissions.
✨ Key Features
- Decoupled Authorization Logic
- Human-Readable Policies (YAML)
- Stateless and Scalable
- Real-time Policy Updates
- Audit Logging
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Language-agnostic and stateless architecture
- Focus on GitOps and policy-as-code workflows
- Designed for high performance and low latency
Unique Value: Provides a simple, scalable, and open-source way to decouple authorization logic from application code, improving maintainability and agility.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Checking if a user can access a specific resource in an API call
- Filtering a list of resources based on the user's permissions
- Centralizing authorization for multiple backend services
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations that need a full identity governance suite for managing access to third-party SaaS apps
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more purpose-built and developer-friendly experience for application authorization compared to the more general-purpose OPA, while being open-source unlike some commercial competitors.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Open-source is free to self-host.
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