Provider Comparison

 
sxipper

Sxipper is a plugin for Firefox.

Standards / Protocols:

  • SREG support
  • OpenID 2.0 support
  • Attribute Exchange as well

Login:

  • Sxipper client performs basic authentication against sxipper.com

Security / Phishing:

  • SSL between Sxipper plugin and sxipper.com
  • Support for Provider Authentication Policy Extension
  • Encryption of user data on the local store
  • Warning if a Relying Party redirects users in an unexpected way

Miscellaneous / Future

  • Support of multiple personas
  • No support for microformats and FOAF
  • Single-click login
  • Disposable email
  • Intelligent form fill
  • Future features are outlined on Sxipper’s roadmap

 
verisign pip

Standards / Protocols:

  • Supports SREG
  • OpenID 2.0 is supported

Login:

  • Username/password
  • Username/password + one time password via hardware token
  • Information Managed Account card backed by username/password
  • Username/password + SMS one time password if the account has a token bound to it and it is not available

Security / Phishing:

  • SSL secured transfer of personal data
  • SeatBelt
  • Requires login to PIP before any login flow with a relying party
  • Audit log

Miscellaneous / Future

  • Multiple personas are supported (also in combination with Information Cards)
  • Supported by ID Selector
  • No microformats and FOAF
  • Closer integration with other VeriSign products in the future

 
xlogon

Standards / Protocols:

  • Suppports SREG
  • OpenID 2.0 is also supported

Login:

  • Xlogon OpenID and password combination

Security / Phishing:

  • SSL secured transfers
  • SeatBelt integration
  • Bookmarklet to prevent login on a phishing site
  • No login on landing page

Miscellaneous / Future

  • Supports multiple personas
  • Directed Identity
  • Supported by ID Selector
  • More features to come but can’t be announced yet

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