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Boundary vs LLDAP

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted identity & sso options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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BO Boundary Identity-based secure access to systems and services VS LL LLDAP Lightweight LDAP server with a simple web interface
FeatureBoundaryLLDAP
CategoryIdentity & SSOIdentity & SSO
LicenseBUSL-1.1GPL-3.0
LanguageGoRust
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 4,055★ 6,421
First released20202021
ReplacesTeleport, StrongDMActive Directory, OpenLDAP

Why pick each one

Choose Boundary if…

  • Released under the BUSL-1.1 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (4.1k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Go
Boundary details

Choose LLDAP if…

  • Very easy to deploy
  • Lightweight Rust binary
LLDAP details

Frequently asked questions

Is Boundary or LLDAP better?

LLDAP is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Boundary if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Boundary and LLDAP free and open-source?

Yes. Boundary is licensed under BUSL-1.1 and LLDAP under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Boundary and LLDAP with Docker?

Boundary: yes. LLDAP: yes.

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