# Kanidm vs OTOBO

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Kanidm | OTOBO |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #5 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 ✓ | 338 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 ✓ | rel-11_0_15 · 4 Feb 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Perl |

## Which one should you pick?

Kanidm scores 67/100 against 54/100 for OTOBO, so it is the safer default.

Kanidm ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for OTOBO.

Kanidm is growing faster right now (+106 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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