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Dex vs LemonLDAP::NG

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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DE Dex OpenID Connect identity provider with pluggable connectors VS LE LemonLDAP::NG Web single sign-on and access management system
FeatureDexLemonLDAP::NG
CategoryIdentity & SSOIdentity & SSO
LicenseApache-2.0GPL-2.0
LanguageGoPerl
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM128 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, binarydocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 11,019★ 84
First released20162005
ReplacesOkta, Auth0Okta, PingFederate

Why pick each one

Choose Dex if…

  • Great Kubernetes integration
  • Simple and reliable
Dex details

Choose LemonLDAP::NG if…

  • Mature and full-featured
  • Many protocol options
LemonLDAP::NG details

Frequently asked questions

Is Dex or LemonLDAP::NG better?

Dex is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider LemonLDAP::NG if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Dex and LemonLDAP::NG free and open-source?

Yes. Dex is licensed under Apache-2.0 and LemonLDAP::NG under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Dex and LemonLDAP::NG with Docker?

Dex: yes. LemonLDAP::NG: yes.

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