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WorkOS compared with LICENSE4J
DetailWorkOS logo WorkOSLICENSE4J logo LICENSE4J
What it doesDeveloper APIs for enterprise features like Single Sign-On, Directory Sync, and Audit Logging Software licensing library, license server and manager for Java applications
StageEstablished Not given
Founded2019 Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingUser Management: Free up to 1 million monthly active users, then $2,500 per month per additional 1M users. Single Sign-On: $125 per connection (1-15), $100 per connection (16-30, 20% off), $80 per connection (31-50, 36% off), $65 per connection (51-100, 48% off). Directory Sync: Same connection-base SaaS License Server: $19 USD monthly (billed annually) with unlimited products, unlimited licenses, and unlimited validations/activations
Key features
  • Enterprise SSO with SAML and OIDC support
  • Directory Sync and SCIM provisioning
  • Multi-Factor Authentication with TOTP and SMS
  • Admin Portal for IT admin onboarding
  • Audit Logs with event logging and streaming
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Magic Auth for passwordless email authentication
  • Social authentication with Microsoft and Google
  • Radar protection against bots and fraud
  • Multiple SDKs for Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, Java, .NET and more
  • Web-based license manager with desktop and mobile optimization
  • Multiple licensing models including perpetual, subscription, trial, named-user, node-locked, floating, and USB dongle licenses
  • Hardware fingerprinting for device identification
  • Cryptographic encryption and digital signatures for security
  • Payment processor integration including Paddle, Stripe, and FastSpring
  • REST API for license management
  • Virtualization and cloud detection
  • Email notifications for license events
  • Custom license features for granular control
  • Webhooks for seamless application integration
What makes it different
  • Single unified platform for all enterprise authentication and user management needs
  • Admin Portal allows IT admins to self-serve without engineering involvement
  • Enterprise features implemented in minutes instead of months
  • Free tier for up to 1 million monthly active users
  • Supports 20+ enterprise services and identity providers
  • Minimal coding required for licensing integration into Java applications
  • Offline floating license server for closed networks with restricted connectivity
  • Comprehensive security through public key cryptography
  • Support for diverse licensing models in a single solution
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)84 no change since last check44 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)499
Citation Flow (Majestic)5927
Referring domains (Majestic)8957117

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