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Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| 2fa | authentik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #25 of 40 in Authentication | #1 of 3 in IAM |
| GitHub stars | 458 | 26 158 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +453 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 9 |
| Latest release | v1.13.1 · 19 Oct 2026 | version/2026.8.5 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
authentik scores 81/100 against 48/100 for 2fa, so it is the safer default.
2fa ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for authentik.
If you want the quickest setup, 2fa is easier to run; authentik needs more configuration.
authentik is growing faster right now (+453 stars in 30 days).
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