What it does
Ory Kratos is an identity and user-management system with API-driven login, registration, MFA and account-recovery workflows.
Ory Kratos separates identity flows from a fixed application interface. Its current page describes bringing a custom UI or using supplied components, with self-hosted and managed deployment choices. Map the entire account lifecycle, including recovery and device changes, before integrating only the successful login path. The source distinguishes the open-source core, enterprise licensing and Ory Network. Choose the operating and support arrangement before committing to an integration.
Strengths
- Configurable identity flows through a headless API
Best for
- Teams implementing an application's full authentication lifecycle
Sources
- Cloud Native Identity & User Management System | Ory Kratos (Oct 26, 2026)