Casdoor vs Vouch Proxy
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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Vouch Proxy
SSO authentication helper for reverse proxies
| Feature | Casdoor | Vouch Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,139 | ★ 3,278 |
| First released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Auth0, Okta | Okta Access Gateway |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Casdoor or Vouch Proxy better?
Neither is universally better. Casdoor has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Casdoor and Vouch Proxy free and open-source?
Yes. Casdoor is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Vouch Proxy under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Casdoor and Vouch Proxy with Docker?
Casdoor: yes. Vouch Proxy: yes.