autheliavswerbot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| authelia | werbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 36/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in IAM | #36 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 29 432 | 169 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +365 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 0 |
| Latest release | v4.39.28 · 17 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
authelia scores 81/100 against 36/100 for werbot, so it is the safer default.
authelia ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for werbot.
If you want the quickest setup, authelia is easier to run; werbot needs more configuration.
authelia is growing faster right now (+365 stars in 30 days).
authelia details →werbot details →