KanidmvsLathe
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | Lathe | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #7 of 30 in Education |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 1 708 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +108 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 6 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | v0.5.0 · 20 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Kanidm scores 67/100 against 52/100 for Lathe, so it is the safer default.
Kanidm ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Lathe.
If you want the quickest setup, Lathe is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
Kanidm is growing faster right now (+108 stars in 30 days).
Kanidm details →Lathe details →