Developer Tools · head to head
Keycloak vs Sticky Password
Keycloak
Developer Tools
Open-source identity and access management server.
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
Sticky Password
Cybersecurity
Password manager with autofill, digital wallet, and dark web monitoring
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Keycloak requires self-hosted deployment and operational expertise to install, configure and maintain; Sticky Password offers no dedicated family plan, requiring individual licenses or a Teams plan to cover a household.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Keycloak and Sticky Password actually diverge.
| Attribute | Keycloak | Sticky Password |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | open-source | freemium |
| Platforms | Self-hosted, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Windows, API | web, ios, android, windows, mac |
| Category | Developer Tools | Cybersecurity |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Sticky Password does not also cover.
Only in Sticky Password
- Autofill and capture
- Encrypted vault sync
- Emergency access
- Dark web monitoring
- Password sharing
- Digital wallet
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 Sticky Password
- Companies with existing LDAP/Active Directory systems needing federated authenticationnot Sticky Password
- Open-source projects and communities requiring free IAM without licensing costsnot Sticky Password
- Enterprises building custom identity workflows requiring fine-grained authorisationnot Sticky Password
- Teams with sufficient operational expertise to manage infrastructurenot Sticky Password
Sticky Password
- Storing and autofilling passwords across devicesnot Keycloak
- Securely sharing a login with a family member or colleaguenot Keycloak
- Granting emergency vault access to a trusted contactnot Keycloak
- Monitoring saved credentials for dark web exposurenot 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
Sticky Password
- Offers no dedicated family plan, requiring individual licenses or a Teams plan to cover a household.
- Free tier is limited to a 30-day Premium trial rather than a permanent free feature set.
- Lacks the browser-based item history and detailed sharing permissions offered by some larger competitors.
- Business/Teams tooling is lighter than dedicated enterprise password managers with SSO and SCIM support.
Pricing, plan by plan
Keycloak
Free- Open-sourceFree
- Full platform functionality
- Self-hosted deployment
- Community support
Sticky Password
Free- Free (30-day Premium trial)Free
- 30-day trial of Premium features
- Basic password storage after trial
- Premium$2.5/month
- Vault sync across devices
- Password sharing
- Dark web monitoring
- Teams$2.5/month
- Per-user pricing billed annually
- Usable for families or businesses
- Centralized license management
Which should you pick?
Choose Keycloak if
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Self-hosted, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Windows, API.
Choose Sticky Password if
- You need autofill and capture.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, ios, android, windows, mac.
- You also want encrypted vault sync.
Questions people ask
- Is Keycloak or Sticky Password better?
- Neither clearly leads. Keycloak starts at Free and Sticky Password at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Keycloak or Sticky Password?
- Keycloak starts at Free and Sticky Password at Free.
- Does Keycloak or Sticky Password run on more platforms?
- Keycloak runs on Self-hosted, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Windows, API. Sticky Password runs on web, ios, android, windows, mac.
- 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 Sticky Password is typically brought in for.
- What can Keycloak do that Sticky Password cannot?
- Sticky Password covers Autofill and capture, Encrypted vault sync, Emergency access, Dark web monitoring.
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.
SourceKeycloak: 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.
SourceKeycloak: Is Keycloak free?
Yes. Keycloak is fully open-source and free to deploy and use. No licensing fees are required.
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