KanidmvsZammad
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | Zammad | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #1 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 6 050 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | +98 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Zammad scores 70/100 against 67/100 for Kanidm, so it is the safer default.
Kanidm ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Zammad.
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