Q. What is OpenAthens Connect and how does it differ from OpenAthens Compass?

Answer...

OpenAthens Connect and OpenAthens Compass are both secure, privacy-preserving single sign-on (SSO) solutions that remove barriers to knowledge, but they are designed for very different organizational needs.

OpenAthens Connect is the simple, affordable option for organizations with straightforward requirements and up to 20 publisher connections. It provides reliable authentication through a core-featured, intentionally lightweight solution, ideal for institutions that do not require advanced configuration or extensive integrations.

OpenAthens Compass is the premium, full-featured solution designed for complex environments. It offers unlimited resource coverage, advanced configuration, granular reporting, high-touch onboarding, and a dedicated account manager for organizations that need greater scale, flexibility, and insight.

Both provide secure SSO, but they’re built for different scales, budgets, and technical environments.