KanidmvsSnitch
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | Snitch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #20 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 5 511 | 639 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +107 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | v1.6.4 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Kanidm scores 67/100 against 54/100 for Snitch, so it is the safer default.
Kanidm ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Snitch.
If you want the quickest setup, Snitch is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
Kanidm is growing faster right now (+107 stars in 30 days).
Kanidm details →Snitch details →