How to Build Your Own Ping Identity
Replace Ping Identity with a custom build. Identity Security for the Digital Enterprise
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 45 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 45 features
Core IAM(9 features)
Access control and management
Flexible, lightweight directory modeled on the SCIM standard with group-based access control to simplify provisioning
Governance and compliance capabilities
Core capability to identify users and entities within the system
User and identity management capabilities
+4 more in this category
Security(9 features)
Configure, enforce, and audit API access to ensure the right users have the right permissions for specific APIs, calls and data
Improve privacy, convenience and security with reusable verified credentials
Get started quickly with pre-built policies for risk and authentication based on industry best practices
Spot fakes, block threats and keep bad actors out without slowing real users down
Evaluate activity in real-time to detect threats and assign risk scores that drive mitigation policies and prevent fraud
+4 more in this category
Authentication(8 features)
Risk and contextual based MFA that improves security and productivity
Centralized authentication with intuitive policy creation to quickly secure access to every app
Support for the Kerberos protocol designed to provide secure authentication for existing client and server applications
Balance security with customer convenience by using advanced policies that leverage context to only prompt for MFA when needed
Incrementally migrate password users to passwordless without sacrificing security
+3 more in this category
Integration(8 features)
6,500+ orchestrated capabilities across 350+ connectors for extensive integration possibilities
Create and update user records through inbound provisioning with SCIM
Connect to your existing LDAP directory with an on-premise gateway
Support for Windows, Active Directory, and Office365 environments
Embed MFA capabilities and seamless authentication into customer-facing apps
+3 more in this category
User Experience(6 features)
Self-service portal for customers to add and remove trusted devices for MFA
Create experiences that are consistent, easy-to-use while being on brand
An application portal offering employees single click access to all their apps in one place
Quickly build and test different passwordless end-user journeys without any manual configuration or custom coding
Pre-built profile management flow templates for customers to manage their accounts, preferences, and trusted devices
+1 more in this category
Workflow Automation(3 features)
Build, test and optimize experiences with a drag-and-drop interface to weave together Ping identity services
Identity journey orchestration with no-code, drag-and-drop interface
Design frictionless, secure employee access by integrating all chosen identity vendors and business applications with workflows
Administration(1 features)
Single pane of glass for administrators to view and configure environments
AI(1 features)
AI engine at the core of the platform that pioneers the next generation of secure, intelligent identity services with built-in intelligence and smarter protection
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 45 features at very easy complexity.