# keycloak vs openvpn

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | keycloak | openvpn |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 40 in Authentication | #4 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 37 571 ✓ | 14 737 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +604 ✓ | +137 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 14 |
| Latest release | 26.8.1 · 13 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.7.8 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | C |

## Which one should you pick?

keycloak scores 86/100 against 76/100 for openvpn, so it is the safer default.

keycloak is growing faster right now (+604 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [keycloak](https://selfhost.directory/project/keycloak) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/keycloak.md)
- [openvpn](https://selfhost.directory/project/openvpn) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openvpn.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/keycloak-vs-openvpn