FusionAuth, a developer-first Customer Identity and Access Management platform, has announced its acquisition of Permify, an open-source fine-grained authorization service, marking a significant step in the integration of authentication and authorization within a single self-hostable architecture. This strategic acquisition aims to provide organizations with complete control over their identity infrastructure, addressing the growing demand for precise, contextual authorization in modern applications, particularly those incorporating AI and agent-driven features. By integrating Permify's relationship-based authorization engine with FusionAuth's platform, the company plans to offer a unified solution for managing identity lifecycles and fine-grained permissions, enhancing security and ownership. FusionAuth is committed to maintaining Permify's open-source community, supporting developer empowerment, and fostering collaboration within the Identity and Access Management ecosystem. The launch of the unified product is scheduled for 2026, with an updated pricing model reflecting the platform's expanded capabilities, emphasizing FusionAuth's dedication to open-source principles and community involvement.