KanidmvsLibreChat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | LibreChat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 85/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #1 of 69 in AI Chat |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 46 438 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +108 | +1 630 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 6 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | v0.8.8 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
LibreChat scores 85/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
Kanidm ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for LibreChat.
If you want the quickest setup, LibreChat is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
LibreChat is growing faster right now (+1 630 stars in 30 days).
Kanidm details →LibreChat details →