authentikvsZero to JupyterHub with Kubernetes
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| authentik | Zero to JupyterHub with Kubernetes | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in IAM | #4 of 11 in Container Orchestration |
| GitHub stars | 26 161 | 1 725 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +456 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 9 |
| Latest release | version/2026.8.5 · 21 Oct 2026 | 4.4.4 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
authentik scores 81/100 against 64/100 for Zero to JupyterHub with Kubernetes, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, authentik is easier to run; Zero to JupyterHub with Kubernetes needs more configuration.
authentik is growing faster right now (+456 stars in 30 days).
authentik details →Zero to JupyterHub with Kubernetes details →