KanidmvsSpacetimeDB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | SpacetimeDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #7 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 25 416 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | +94 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 7 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | v2.13.0 · 19 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
SpacetimeDB scores 75/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
Kanidm ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for SpacetimeDB.
If you want the quickest setup, SpacetimeDB is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
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