Casdoor vs OpenLDAP
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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OpenLDAP
The classic open-source Lightweight Directory Access Protocol server
| Feature | Casdoor | OpenLDAP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | Apache-2.0 | OLDAP-2.8 |
| Language | Go | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,139 | ★ 400 |
| First released | 2021 | 1998 |
| Replaces | Auth0, Okta | Active Directory |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Casdoor or OpenLDAP better?
Casdoor is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider OpenLDAP if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Casdoor and OpenLDAP free and open-source?
Yes. Casdoor is licensed under Apache-2.0 and OpenLDAP under OLDAP-2.8. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Casdoor and OpenLDAP with Docker?
Casdoor: yes. OpenLDAP: yes.