KanidmvsTipi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | Tipi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #3 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 5 511 | 9 708 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +107 | +32 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 5 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | v4.11.0 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Tipi scores 71/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
Kanidm ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Tipi.
If you want the quickest setup, Tipi is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
Kanidm is growing faster right now (+107 stars in 30 days).
Kanidm details →Tipi details →