# FusionAuth vs Kanidm

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | FusionAuth | Kanidm |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 67/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #23 of 40 in Authentication | #3 of 3 in IAM |
| GitHub stars | 240 | 5 512 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +108 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 14 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Proprietary | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Dockerfile | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Kanidm scores 67/100 against 49/100 for FusionAuth, so it is the safer default.

Kanidm ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for FusionAuth.

If you want the quickest setup, FusionAuth is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.

Kanidm is growing faster right now (+108 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [FusionAuth](https://selfhost.directory/project/fusionauth-containers) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/fusionauth-containers.md)
- [Kanidm](https://selfhost.directory/project/kanidm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kanidm.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/fusionauth-containers-vs-kanidm