Casdoor vs Samba Active Directory DC
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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Samba Active Directory DC
Open-source Active Directory compatible domain controller
| Feature | Casdoor | Samba Active Directory DC |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,139 | ★ 1,000 |
| First released | 2021 | 1992 |
| Replaces | Auth0, Okta | Active Directory, Windows Server |
Why pick each one
Choose Samba Active Directory DC if…
- Drop-in AD replacement
- Mature and widely deployed
Frequently asked questions
Is Casdoor or Samba Active Directory DC better?
Casdoor is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Samba Active Directory DC if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Casdoor and Samba Active Directory DC free and open-source?
Yes. Casdoor is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Samba Active Directory DC under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Casdoor and Samba Active Directory DC with Docker?
Casdoor: yes. Samba Active Directory DC: yes.