KanidmvsPretix
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | Pretix | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #2 of 11 in Event Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 2 555 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | +33 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Kanidm scores 67/100 against 64/100 for Pretix, so it is the safer default.
Kanidm ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Pretix.
If you want the quickest setup, Pretix is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
Kanidm is growing faster right now (+106 stars in 30 days).
Kanidm details →Pretix details →