KanidmvsNomad
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | Nomad | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #2 of 11 in Container Orchestration |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 17 057 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | +84 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 19 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | ent-changelog-1.10.18 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Nomad scores 77/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
Nomad ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Kanidm.
If you want the quickest setup, Nomad is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
Kanidm details →Nomad details →