Dev Tools · 1h ago
OIDC vs SAML: Which SSO Protocol Should You Actually Build For?
SAML (2005, XML) dominates legacy enterprise identity, while OIDC (2014, JSON/JWT) suits modern web and mobile apps. The choice is often dictated by the client's existing identity provider, not developer preference. Implementing SAML yourself is risky due to well-known XML signature vulnerabilities.
Meridian48 take
The article rightly focuses on practical constraints over theoretical superiority, but downplays that OIDC is now the default for most new integrations, even in enterprise contexts.
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