Flexible deployment options for maximum control | Ory
Stop managing identity. Start building product.
Going commercial with Ory means your identity stack is secure, compliant, and production-ready — so your engineers can focus on what only you can build.
Open source deployment — Run and try Ory’s Open Source components with maximum flexibility. Perfect to meet your specific use-cases or proof-of-concept your next big idea.](/content/open-source/index.html)
Self-hosted — Leverage Ory's optimized code base with premium support for mission-critical production environments, on-prem, self-hosted – wherever else you need it, always up to date.](/content/ory-enterprise-license/index.html)
Fully-managed — Enable your instant-on global identity system with speed, security, compliance and support for fastest time to value and lowest total cost of ownership.](/content/network/index.html)
Identity isn't a side project. At scale, treating it like one is a liability.
As your product scales, the business and security context around your identity stack changes faster than the software does. The gap isn't about features in isolation. It's about what you're forced to own: security response, compliance, operational uptime, and your engineering hours that come with all of it.
World-class support, end to end — From SLA-backed access to Ory engineers with defined escalation paths, to hands-on guidance through migration, architecture, and implementation.
Robust security posture — Ory handles vulnerability disclosure, coordinated patching, and proactive security advisories, so your team isn't running the CVE loop.
Compliance and audit foundation — Pre-built controls and audit-ready configurations for GDPR, SCA/PSD2, and SOC 2 replace custom compliance engineering.
Enterprise capabilities, fully unlocked — Advanced features across Hydra, Kratos, Polis, Keto, and Oathkeeper. Gain deployment flexibility across OEL and Ory Network without sacrificing capability.
Compare deployments
| Features | Ory Open Source | Ory Enterprise License | Ory Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance and audit-ready (GDPR, PSD2, PCI-DSS, SOC 2) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Global multi-region architecture | No | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose-based data retention | No | Yes | Yes |
| 24/7 SLA support | No | Yes | Yes |
| CVE security patching | No | Yes | Yes |
| Unified control plane for ease of management | CLI | CLI / GUI | CLI / GUI / Terraform provider |
| Production Helm Charts | No | Yes | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
Why should I choose the Enterprise License over the Enterprise Support?
The Enterprise License for self-hosting environments includes full customer support and the enterprise version of components with advanced features from the Ory Network. In contrast, the Enterprise Support License for self-hosted environments includes full customer support, but without components with advanced features from the Ory Network.
In what regions does the Ory Network operate and can I request a new one?
The Ory Network currently operates in three super regions: Europe, North America and Japan. Services are typically accessible outside of these regions as well. We are continuously working on expanding the global presence of the Ory Network. If you need support in a specific region that is currently not supported, please reach out to us.
While self-hosting, can I use a different database than Cockroach DB?
Yes, you can choose a database of your preference. However, if you are planning to self-host Ory with an Enterprise License and use a different database, this might affect the availability of certain features. To learn more, please reach out to us.
While self-hosting, can I use a different infrastructure than Google Cloud Platform?
Yes, you can use different infrastructure providers when self-hosting Ory.
While self-hosting, can I get 24/7 support?
Yes, we provide 24/7 support for Ory Enterprise License users, please reach out on https://www.ory.com/contact if you are interested.