Centralize identity managementUsers from multiple directories can be centrally managed via a single administration console.
Manage application permissions in one place, from the same console.
SSO: Log in once
Single sign-on support means users authenticate once, and are automatically logged in to everything.
Make life easy for your users – give them one username and password to log in to all the applications they need access to.
Crowd's SSO capabilities are limited to a single domain.
Connectors to everythingGet started with connectors for Active Directory, LDAP, Sun, eDirectory, Directory Server, or create your own custom connector.
Connect and mange access to your applications – Atlassian Tools, Google Apps, Apache, Subversion, and more.
Integrate your apps
Give developers one REST interface to every user and group – no need to learn LDAPv3.
Change directories without impacting your applications.