Kanidmvsntfy
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | ntfy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 85/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #1 of 19 in Notifications |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 35 149 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | +724 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 22 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | v2.34.0 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Go |
Which one should you pick?
ntfy scores 85/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
ntfy ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Kanidm.
If you want the quickest setup, ntfy is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
ntfy is growing faster right now (+724 stars in 30 days).
Kanidm details →ntfy details →