KanidmvsWeKnora
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | WeKnora | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #1 of 7 in RAG |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 35 777 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +108 | +904 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 9 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | v0.8.3 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | Go |
Which one should you pick?
WeKnora scores 83/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
Kanidm ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for WeKnora.
If you want the quickest setup, WeKnora is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
WeKnora is growing faster right now (+904 stars in 30 days).
Kanidm details →WeKnora details →