directory-servervsKanidm
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| directory-server | Kanidm | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 40 in Authentication | #3 of 3 in IAM |
| GitHub stars | 188 | 5 512 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +108 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 14 |
| Latest release | — | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Kanidm scores 67/100 against 46/100 for directory-server, so it is the safer default.
Kanidm ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for directory-server.
Kanidm is growing faster right now (+108 stars in 30 days).
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