KanidmvsMeiliSearch
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | MeiliSearch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #3 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 59 704 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | +300 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 33 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
MeiliSearch scores 82/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
MeiliSearch ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Kanidm.
If you want the quickest setup, MeiliSearch is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
MeiliSearch is growing faster right now (+300 stars in 30 days).
Kanidm details →MeiliSearch details →