permit.io
User provisioning and governance tools
Identity management software
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What is permit.io
permit.io is a developer-focused authorization platform used to implement and manage application access control (for example RBAC, ABAC, and policy-based permissions). It provides APIs, SDKs, and an admin console to define policies and enforce them in applications and services. The product targets software teams that need centralized permission management across multiple apps or microservices without building a full authorization layer from scratch.
Centralized policy management
permit.io centralizes authorization logic so teams can define roles, attributes, and policies in one place rather than scattering checks across services. This can reduce duplicated permission code and make changes easier to roll out consistently. The admin UI supports operational workflows where non-developers can review or adjust access rules under controlled processes.
Developer-friendly integration options
The platform exposes APIs and SDKs intended for embedding authorization decisions into applications. This fits common architectures where identity is handled by an IdP while authorization is enforced in the app layer. It supports patterns such as fine-grained permissions and resource-based access that are difficult to maintain with ad-hoc logic.
Supports fine-grained authorization models
permit.io is designed for more than basic role checks, including attribute-based and policy-based access control. This is useful for multi-tenant SaaS, B2B apps, and internal tools where permissions depend on resource context and user attributes. It can help standardize how teams express and audit complex access rules.
Not a full IAM suite
permit.io focuses on authorization rather than end-to-end identity management. Organizations typically still need separate systems for SSO, directory services, lifecycle management, and user provisioning. Buyers expecting a single platform for identity, governance, and access may find gaps outside authorization.
Requires application-side enforcement
To get value, engineering teams must integrate SDKs/APIs and ensure consistent enforcement across services. This can be non-trivial in legacy applications or highly distributed microservice environments. Misconfigurations or partial rollout can lead to inconsistent authorization behavior.
Governance depth varies by need
While policies can be managed centrally, some governance requirements (for example, advanced access certifications, segregation-of-duties controls, or deep SaaS application discovery) may require additional tooling. Teams with heavy compliance workflows may need to validate audit, reporting, and approval capabilities against their specific controls. Fit depends on whether the primary need is app authorization versus broader identity governance.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community | Free Forever | UI & API access for RBAC/ABAC/ReBAC/PBAC and IaC; Embeddable authorization interfaces; Unlimited Authorization Microservices (PDP); Shared workspaces & environments; Basic Slack support; Quotas: 1,000 MAU, 20 Tenants, 3 Environments, 14 days logs retention. |
| Startup | From $5 / month | All Community features plus: Up to 25,000 MAU and 100 Tenants; Up to 5 environments; Full GitOps CI/CD pipeline; Extendable audit & decision log retention; Logs Forwarder; Annual billing option ("Pay yearly save 18%"); Free for qualifying OSS projects; discounts available for nonprofits/startups. |
| Pro | From $25 / month | All Startup features plus: Up to 50,000 MAU and 20,000 Tenants; Up to 50 environments; Dedicated Slack support channel with prioritized email/Zoom; SOC 2 Type II report; Enhanced audit log retention (21 days, extendable); SSO available for additional cost; "Pay only for active users" noted. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Contact sales. All Pro features plus: No limits on MAU/tenants/projects/environments; Dedicated Customer Success Representative; Full compliance suite (HIPAA BAA, GDPR, CCPA, SOC2); Multi-cloud and on-prem deployment options; Professional services and custom T&C; Advanced cloud uptime upgrade (0.9999% SLA). |
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