KanidmvsUnison
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | Unison | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #2 of 15 in File Sync |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 5 559 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +108 | +66 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | v2.54.0 · 1 May 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | OCaml |
Which one should you pick?
Kanidm scores 67/100 against 65/100 for Unison, so it is the safer default.
Kanidm ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Unison.
If you want the quickest setup, Unison is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
Kanidm details →Unison details →