KanidmvsSnipe-IT
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | Snipe-IT | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #1 of 15 in Asset Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 15 111 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +108 | +140 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 17 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | v8.8.3 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Snipe-IT scores 77/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
Snipe-IT ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Kanidm.
If you want the quickest setup, Snipe-IT is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
Kanidm details →Snipe-IT details →