KanidmvsPiik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | Piik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 3 878 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | +420 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 14 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+420 stars in 30 days).
Kanidm details →Piik details →