KanidmvsMeshCentral
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | MeshCentral | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #2 of 23 in Remote Access |
| GitHub stars | 5 511 | 7 528 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +107 | +250 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 16 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | 1.3.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
MeshCentral scores 74/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
MeshCentral ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Kanidm.
If you want the quickest setup, MeshCentral is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
MeshCentral is growing faster right now (+250 stars in 30 days).
Kanidm details →MeshCentral details →