Kanidmvsunleash
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | unleash | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #1 of 8 in Feature Flags |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 13 912 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | +86 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 15 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | v8.3.0 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
unleash scores 75/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
unleash ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Kanidm.
If you want the quickest setup, unleash is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
Kanidm details →unleash details →