# Kanidm vs Unison

> 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 | +106 ✓ | +65 |
| 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.

## Details

- [Kanidm](https://selfhost.directory/project/kanidm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kanidm.md)
- [Unison](https://selfhost.directory/project/unison) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/unison.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/kanidm-vs-unison