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Keycloak vs Roadmunk

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Keycloak

Developer Tools

Open-source identity and access management server.

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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Roadmunk

Project Management

The collaborative roadmapping tool for strategic planning

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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The short version

  • Keycloak is an open-source IAM platform supporting OpenID Connect, OAuth 2; Roadmunk is a collaborative roadmapping tool.
  • Keycloak is free; Roadmunk starts at $19/mo.
  • Where Keycloak falls short: requires self-hosted deployment and operational expertise to install, configure and maintain.
  • Where Roadmunk falls short: starter plan at $19/editor/month allows only 3 reviewers; additional reviewers cost $5 each per month.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Keycloak and Roadmunk actually diverge.

Attributes where Keycloak and Roadmunk differ
AttributeKeycloakRoadmunk
Pricing modelOpen-sourceSubscription
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Linux, Windows, APIWeb
CategoryDeveloper ToolsProject Management

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes).

Not yet recorded: founded for Keycloak.

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Keycloak

Nothing recorded that Roadmunk does not also cover.

Only in Roadmunk

  • Visual roadmaps
  • Timeline view
  • Swimlane view
  • Prioritization matrix
  • Feedback inbox
  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps
  • Trello

What people use each for

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

Keycloak

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

Roadmunk

  • Small product teams managing roadmaps with stakeholder feedback collectionnot Keycloak
  • Multi-team organisations seeking organisation-wide product visibilitynot Keycloak
  • Teams using Jira, Azure DevOps, or Asana as primary project tracking systemsnot Keycloak

Where each one falls short

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

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

Roadmunk

  • Starter plan at $19/editor/month allows only 3 reviewers; additional reviewers cost $5 each per month
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing contact; feature scope and support terms not published
  • Two-way Jira and Azure DevOps sync available only on Business tier and above at additional $9/collaborator/month
  • Pricing model based per-editor seats rather than per-organisation, scaling costs significantly for larger teams

Pricing, plan by plan

Keycloak

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

Roadmunk

Free
  • Starter$19/mo
    • Billed annually
    • Unlimited roadmaps
    • 3 reviewers included
  • Business$49/mo
    • Billed annually
    • Feedback collection
    • Idea management
  • Professional$99/mo
    • Billed annually
    • Advanced visualizations
    • Real-time publishing
  • EnterpriseOn request
    • Custom pricing
    • Billed annually
    • Private cloud

Which should you pick?

Choose Keycloak if

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

Choose Roadmunk if

  • You need visual roadmaps.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want timeline view.
Roadmunk review

Questions people ask

Is Keycloak or Roadmunk better?
Neither clearly leads. Keycloak starts at Free and Roadmunk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Keycloak or Roadmunk?
Keycloak starts at Free and Roadmunk at Free.
Does Keycloak or Roadmunk run on more platforms?
Keycloak runs on Self-hosted, Linux, Windows, API. Roadmunk runs on Web.
Can I use Keycloak for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Keycloak best used for?
Keycloak is most often used for organisations requiring self-hosted identity infrastructure for compliance or data residency, companies with existing ldap/active directory systems needing federated authentication, open-source projects and communities requiring free iam without licensing costs, enterprises building custom identity workflows requiring fine-grained authorisation. Of those, organisations requiring self-hosted identity infrastructure for compliance or data residency and companies with existing ldap/active directory systems needing federated authentication are not what Roadmunk is typically brought in for.
What can Keycloak do that Roadmunk cannot?
Roadmunk covers Visual roadmaps, Timeline view, Swimlane view, Prioritization matrix.

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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Roadmunk: How much does Roadmunk cost?

Starter is $19 per editor per month (billed annually), Business is $49 per editor, and Professional is $99 per editor. Enterprise plans require contacting sales.

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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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Roadmunk: Does Roadmunk offer a free trial?

Yes, a 14-day free trial is available at the Business package feature level.

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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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Roadmunk: What are reviewer limits in each plan?

Starter includes 3 reviewers, Business includes 5, Professional includes 10, and additional reviewers cost $5 per month in any plan.

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