Casdoor vs GLAuth
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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Casdoor
UI-first identity and access management with SSO support
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GLAuth
Lightweight LDAP server for developers and small setups
| Feature | Casdoor | GLAuth |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,139 | ★ 2,834 |
| First released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Auth0, Okta | Microsoft Active Directory, OpenLDAP |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Casdoor or GLAuth better?
Neither is universally better. Casdoor has the larger community, while GLAuth is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Casdoor and GLAuth free and open-source?
Yes. Casdoor is licensed under Apache-2.0 and GLAuth under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Casdoor and GLAuth with Docker?
Casdoor: yes. GLAuth: yes.