Casdoorvsdirectory-server
Two self-hosted Authentication projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Casdoor | directory-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 40 in Authentication | #26 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 14 694 | 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +230 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 123 | 0 |
| Latest release | v4.24.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Casdoor scores 78/100 against 46/100 for directory-server, so it is the safer default.
Casdoor ships more often: 123 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for directory-server.
If you want the quickest setup, Casdoor is easier to run; directory-server needs more configuration.
Casdoor is growing faster right now (+230 stars in 30 days).
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