# Kanidm vs Rspamd

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

| | Kanidm | Rspamd |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #1 of 4 in Anti-Spam |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 ✓ | 2 559 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 ✓ | +27 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 14 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | 4.2.3 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Kanidm scores 67/100 against 65/100 for Rspamd, so it is the safer default.

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)
- [Rspamd](https://selfhost.directory/project/rspamd) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rspamd.md)

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