# keycloak vs Postiz

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

| | keycloak | Postiz |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 85/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 40 in Authentication | #1 of 18 in Social Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 37 583 | 39 967 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +616 | +3 714 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | 26.8.1 · 13 Oct 2026 | v2.25.3 · 24 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

keycloak scores 86/100 against 85/100 for Postiz, so it is the safer default.

Postiz ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for keycloak.

If you want the quickest setup, keycloak is easier to run; Postiz needs more configuration.

Postiz is growing faster right now (+3 714 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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