KanidmvsWarpgate
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | Warpgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #11 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 5 510 | 8 158 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | +198 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 33 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | v0.30.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Warpgate scores 75/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
Warpgate ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Kanidm.
If you want the quickest setup, Warpgate is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
Kanidm details →Warpgate details →