# Kanidm vs openvpn

> 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.

## Details

- [Kanidm](https://selfhost.directory/project/kanidm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kanidm.md)
- [openvpn](https://selfhost.directory/project/openvpn) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openvpn.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/kanidm-vs-openvpn