Kanidmvsopenvpn
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | openvpn | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #4 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 5 511 | 14 737 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +107 | +137 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 14 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | v2.7.8 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | C |
Which one should you pick?
openvpn scores 76/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, openvpn is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
Kanidm details →openvpn details →