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Fig vs Keycloak

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Fig

Developer Tools

IDE-style autocomplete for your existing terminal

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Keycloak

Developer Tools

Open-source identity and access management server.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fig shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete; Keycloak requires self-hosted deployment and operational expertise to install, configure and maintain
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fig and Keycloak actually diverge.

Attributes where Fig and Keycloak differ
AttributeFigKeycloak
Pricing modelfreemiumopen-source
PlatformsWebSelf-hosted, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Windows, API
Founded2020Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Developer Tools).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Fig

No use cases recorded yet. See the Fig review.

Keycloak

  • Organisations requiring self-hosted identity infrastructure for compliance or data residencynot Fig
  • Companies with existing LDAP/Active Directory systems needing federated authenticationnot Fig
  • Open-source projects and communities requiring free IAM without licensing costsnot Fig
  • Enterprises building custom identity workflows requiring fine-grained authorisationnot Fig
  • Teams with sufficient operational expertise to manage infrastructurenot Fig

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Fig

  • Shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
  • The standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported
  • The completion specs remain open source on GitHub, but the product that consumed them is gone

Keycloak

  • Requires self-hosted deployment and operational expertise to install, configure and maintain
  • No managed cloud option provided by Red Hat; organisations must operate infrastructure themselves or use third-party distributions
  • Clustering and high-availability configurations require additional operational knowledge
  • Community support only; commercial support requires third-party vendors or distributions

Pricing, plan by plan

Fig

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.

Keycloak

Free
  • Open-sourceFree
    • Full platform functionality
    • Self-hosted deployment
    • Community support

Which should you pick?

Choose Fig if

  • You want to start without paying.
Fig review

Choose Keycloak if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Windows, API.
Keycloak review

Questions people ask

Is Fig or Keycloak better?
Neither clearly leads. Fig starts at Free and Keycloak at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fig or Keycloak?
Fig starts at Free and Keycloak at Free.
Does Fig or Keycloak run on more platforms?
Fig runs on Web. Keycloak runs on Self-hosted, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Windows, API.
Can I use Fig for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Keycloak: What protocols does Keycloak support?

Keycloak supports OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0 and SAML 2.0 protocols for authentication and authorisation.

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Keycloak: Can Keycloak integrate with existing user directories?

Yes. Keycloak supports user federation with LDAP and Active Directory systems, allowing organisations to leverage existing user directories.

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Keycloak: Is Keycloak free?

Yes. Keycloak is fully open-source and free to deploy and use. No licensing fees are required.

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