Kanidmvsn8n
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 92/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 208 928 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | +3 037 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 205 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | n8n@3.0.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
n8n scores 92/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
n8n ships more often: 205 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Kanidm.
If you want the quickest setup, n8n is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
n8n is growing faster right now (+3 037 stars in 30 days).