KanidmvsMailu
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | Mailu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #8 of 106 in Email |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 7 592 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | +70 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 22 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | 2024.06.67 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Mailu scores 69/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
Mailu ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Kanidm.
If you want the quickest setup, Mailu is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
Kanidm details →Mailu details →