Casbin vs Univention Corporate Server
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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Casbin
Authorization library supporting many access control models
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Univention Corporate Server
Integrated identity and infrastructure management platform
| Feature | Casbin | Univention Corporate Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | source | bare-metal, one-click |
| GitHub stars | ★ 20,311 | ★ 293 |
| First released | 2017 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Auth0 RBAC | Microsoft Active Directory |
Why pick each one
Choose Casbin if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Mature project with 20.3k GitHub stars
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Choose Univention Corporate Server if…
- Comprehensive platform
- Web-based administration
Frequently asked questions
Is Casbin or Univention Corporate Server better?
Casbin is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Univention Corporate Server if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Casbin and Univention Corporate Server free and open-source?
Yes. Casbin is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Univention Corporate Server under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Casbin and Univention Corporate Server with Docker?
Casbin: check the project docs for container support. Univention Corporate Server: check the project docs for container support.