Kanidmvswindmill
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | windmill | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #6 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 5 511 | 18 307 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +107 | +287 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 162 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | v1.852.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
windmill scores 77/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
windmill ships more often: 162 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Kanidm.
If you want the quickest setup, windmill is easier to run; Kanidm needs more configuration.
windmill is growing faster right now (+287 stars in 30 days).
Kanidm details →windmill details →