FusionAuth features: tier-by-tier list (2026)
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Core capabilities (6)
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Advanced features for business applications with support and
Advanced features for business applications with support and engineering assistance.
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Deploy #
You can deploy FusionAuth anywhere: self-hosted on a local machine , on-premises in your own cloud , on an air-gapped server , or via a managed FusionAuth Cloud instance .
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Authentication Protocols #
FusionAuth supports most popular authentication protocols, including username/password, a wide range of identity providers , passkeys , and passwordless logic like magic links and OTP .
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Support #
When you can't figure out how to solve a problem yourself, FusionAuth provides first-class support from battle-hardened humans.
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FusionAuth is a Customer Identity and Access Management
FusionAuth is a Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) server that provides:
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Security and compliance (4)
Customization #
FusionAuth is highly customizable, both in appearance and behavior. You can control every page and message . You can use lambda functions to customize data validation , MFA challenge logic , token transformation , and much more .
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Authorization #
Define permissions using role-based access control (RBAC) with users , roles , groups , applications , and entities .
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Security #
Configure threat mitigation and detection features like multi-factor authentication (MFA) , breached password detection , rate limiting , and captcha to keep both you and your users secure.
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FusionAuth provides a full implementation of OAuth2
FusionAuth provides a full implementation of OAuth2 , OpenID Connect (OIDC) , and SAML v2 , where FusionAuth functions as both a Service Provider (SP) and a SAML Identity Provider (IdP) .
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This page lists what FusionAuth does. For per-seat math, tier comparison, and the full hidden-fee list, see the FusionAuth pricing breakdown.
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Features evolve. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase decisions. This list was last refreshed on 2026-05-27.
Frequently asked questions
What features does FusionAuth include?
This page tracks 10 verified FusionAuth features across 2 categories, sourced from FusionAuth's official site.
Which tier do I need for FusionAuth?
FusionAuth's feature availability varies by plan. Compare the public FusionAuth tiers, calculator, and hidden fees on the FusionAuth pricing page.
How does FusionAuth compare on features to alternatives?
Buyers commonly compare FusionAuth against Keycloak, Auth0, Okta. Each alternative's feature page is linked below where we cover it.