Prompt
What SSO approach should I use if I also need SCIM?
Latest observation
If you need SSO plus SCIM, the best default choice is usually:
Use SAML 2.0 for SSO and SCIM 2.0 for provisioning
Why this is the common choice
- SAML is widely supported for enterprise SSO, especially in larger orgs and IdPs like Okta, Azure AD / Entra ID, Ping, and OneLogin.
- SCIM is the standard for user and group provisioning/deprovisioning.
- They solve different problems:
- SSO = how users sign in
- SCIM = how accounts/groups get created, updated, disabled
When to choose OIDC instead
Use OIDC/OAuth 2.0 for SSO if:
- your app is modern web/mobile
- you want simpler implementation
- your IdP and customers support OIDC well
But note: SCIM is independent of SSO protocol. You can pair SCIM with either:
- SAML + SCIM
- OIDC + SCIM
Practical recommendation
- If you’re targeting enterprise customers, implement both SAML and OIDC if feasible, and SCIM 2.0 for provisioning.
- If you need to pick one SSO protocol first:
- SAML is safer for enterprise compatibility
- OIDC is simpler and more modern
Rule of thumb
- Enterprise-first B2B SaaS → SAML + SCIM
- Modern SaaS with broad app support → OIDC + SCIM
- Need maximum compatibility → support both SAML and OIDC, plus SCIM
If you want, I can also give you a decision matrix or a recommended architecture for SSO + SCIM integration.
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