SSOCircle
Single sign-on (SSO) solutions
Identity management software
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What is SSOCircle
SSOCircle is a cloud-based single sign-on service that provides identity federation for web applications using standard protocols. It is typically used by small and mid-sized organizations to centralize user authentication for SaaS apps and to enable SSO without running on-premises federation infrastructure. The product focuses on standards-based integrations (for example, SAML) and basic identity provider capabilities rather than a broad device, endpoint, or zero-trust access suite.
Standards-based SSO federation
SSOCircle supports common federation patterns used by enterprise web applications, which helps reduce the need for custom authentication work. Standards-based SSO can simplify onboarding for applications that already support SAML-based identity providers. This approach also helps organizations avoid maintaining separate credentials per application. It fits straightforward SaaS SSO use cases where protocol compatibility is the main requirement.
Cloud-hosted deployment model
As a hosted service, SSOCircle reduces the need to deploy and maintain federation servers. This can be useful for teams that want to enable SSO quickly without building a full identity stack. Cloud delivery also supports remote access scenarios without requiring inbound connectivity to on-prem systems. It is generally aligned with organizations that prefer a lightweight operational footprint.
Simple fit for SMB use
The product is oriented toward basic SSO and identity provider functions, which can be easier to adopt for smaller IT teams. It can serve as a central authentication layer for a limited set of business applications. For organizations with modest IAM requirements, this can reduce administrative overhead compared with managing separate app logins. It is most suitable when requirements are clear and not highly customized.
Limited broader IAM breadth
Compared with more comprehensive identity platforms, SSOCircle appears more focused on SSO and federation than on full lifecycle identity governance. Organizations needing advanced provisioning, access reviews, privileged access controls, or extensive policy frameworks may require additional tools. This can increase integration work when IAM needs expand beyond SSO. It may not be the best fit for complex enterprise identity programs.
Fewer enterprise-grade controls
Some deployments require advanced conditional access, device posture checks, risk-based authentication, and deep reporting/audit capabilities. If these controls are not available or are limited, organizations may need compensating controls elsewhere. This can be a constraint in regulated environments with strict security and compliance requirements. Buyers should validate MFA options, logging depth, and policy granularity for their use case.
Integration ecosystem may be smaller
SSO products often differentiate on the breadth of pre-built application connectors and administrative tooling. If the catalog of ready-made integrations is smaller, teams may spend more time configuring custom SAML/OIDC connections. This can slow rollout across a large application portfolio. It also increases reliance on in-house expertise for troubleshooting federation issues.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSOCircle 30D (trial) | Free for the first 30 days (then upgrade to Premium required) | Public test/dev IDP for SAML testing; SAML v2; Users: 1; Sessions (concurrent): 3; Assertions (24h): 100; SAML SPs: 3; SP expiration: 30 days; inactive accounts may be deleted.. |
| SSOCircle Premium | €7.90 per month (recurring) or €79 per year (annual) | Public IDP with increased quotas; SAML v2; Users: 1; Sessions (concurrent): 100; Assertions (24h): 1,000; SAML SPs: 50; unlimited SP expiration; email support; optional upgrades (SSOCheck API / monitoring).. |
| IDPee Tenant (White-label) | €99 per month (recurring) or €1,188 per year (annual) | Private/dedicated Circle-of-Trust; SAML v2; Users: 100 included (next 100 users €10/month); Sessions (concurrent): 1,000; Assertions (24h): 10,000; SAML SPs: 250; customizable look & feel, role-based administration, audit logs, assertion/attribute encryption, stronger crypto; preferred email support.. |
SSOCheck (SAML test / monitoring) — shown on SSOCircle site (separate product):
| Plan / Tool | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSOCheck API – Public (Firefox plugin / free API plan) | free | Free test tool / limited tests.. |
| SSOCheck API – Private / API access | Listed on site as: 79€/month or 799€/year (and the page also lists a 159€/month or 1.599€/year entry) | API access for organization/corporate use; higher API limits; page shows multiple subscription figures (see source) — mapping on the page between those two subscription lines is ambiguous.. |
| SSOCheck Certification (Managed monitoring & Seal) | 1STAR: 299€/month or 2,999€/year; 2STAR: 399€/month or 3,999€/year; 3STAR: 499€/month or 4,999€/year | Managed monitoring with dynamic SSOCheck Seal (frequency of checks differs by tier).. |
Notes: All prices are listed without VAT and are a B2B offering; monthly prices correspond to recurring subscriptions. Optional features and add-ons may incur extra charges per SSOCircle's pricing pages.
