Comparison

ClickID vs DigiD

Understanding the key differences between the Dutch government's identity system and an open-source alternative.

Feature DigiD ClickID
Hosting Dutch Government (Logius) EU Cloud or Self-hosted
Source Code Closed-source Open Source (EUPL-1.2)
Protocol SAML 2.0 (custom extensions) Standard SAML 2.0
User Identifiers BSN-derived Pseudonymous sector-IDs
Data Residency Netherlands EU-wide options
SP Registration Manual, lengthy process Self-service portal
Sandbox Environment Limited access Free, instant access
Pricing Varies by sector Transparent, usage-based
Customization None Full (self-hosted)
Auditability Limited Full source access
Support Business hours 24/7 (Enterprise)
MFA Support TOTP/SMS TOTP/WebAuthn passkeys

Use DigiD When:

  • Legally required (government services)
  • Healthcare providers under specific regulation
  • Official government mandates
  • Services requiring BSN verification

Use ClickID When:

  • DigiD is used by convention, not law
  • EU data sovereignty is required
  • You need auditability (open source)
  • Fast SP onboarding is critical
  • You want to avoid vendor lock-in

Migration from DigiD

Since ClickID uses standard SAML 2.0, migrating from DigiD is typically straightforward. The main changes involve updating IdP metadata and entity IDs in your Service Provider configuration.

Step 1

Update IdP metadata URL to ClickID endpoints

Step 2

Test in sandbox environment

Step 3

Update user identifier mapping

Important Legal Notice

ClickID is not legally equivalent to DigiD. Services that are legally required to use DigiD (such as government services and certain healthcare providers) cannot use ClickID as a replacement. This comparison is for informational purposes only. Always consult your legal team before making identity provider decisions.

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