authzedOpen Source, Google Zanzibar-inspired permissions database

AuthZed: Scalable Authorization as a Service

Introduction

AuthZed offers a robust and scalable authorization system inspired by Google's Zanzibar white paper. Designed to unblock your business, AuthZed provides fine-grained access control for any object in your application or across your product suite.

Key Features

• SpiceDB: The most mature open-source Zanzibar implementation, designed for consistency and performance at scale.
• Centralized Schema Management: Define and manage permissions using a centralized schema.
• Tunable Consistency: Specify consistency requirements per authorization check to balance performance and correctness.
• Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC): Implement ABAC with SpiceDB Caveats for blending policy with a Zanzibar-based system.
• Observability Tooling: Instrumented with observability tools, a powerful Kubernetes Operator, and load testing capabilities.
• Enterprise-Ready Products: Options for managed services, including AuthZed Dedicated and AuthZed Serverless.

Use Cases

• Enterprise Applications: Implement fine-grained access control for complex enterprise applications.
• SaaS Products: Manage permissions across a suite of SaaS products.
• Developer Tools: Integrate with developer tools for seamless authorization management.
• Security Compliance: Ensure security and compliance with robust access control mechanisms.

Pricing

AuthZed offers various pricing models to suit different needs:

• AuthZed Dedicated: Highly available, securely managed permissions systems with fault tolerance, distributed deployment, and workload isolation.
• AuthZed Serverless: Scalable and cost-effective solution for serverless environments.
• Self-Hosted: For those who prefer to manage their own infrastructure.
• SpiceDB Enterprise: Advanced features and support for enterprise customers.

Teams

The AuthZed team, creators of SpiceDB, delivers enterprise-ready permissions systems built for scale and security. With a focus on minimizing latency and maximizing correctness, AuthZed supports both developer and platform engineering experiences. The team is dedicated to providing resilient and secure authorization solutions, ensuring your business can scale without compromising on security.

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