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GLAuth vs LLDAP

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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GL GLAuth Lightweight LDAP server for developers and small setups VS LL LLDAP Lightweight LDAP server with a simple web interface
FeatureGLAuthLLDAP
CategoryIdentity & SSOIdentity & SSO
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoRust
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM64 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 2,834★ 6,421
First released20172021
ReplacesMicrosoft Active Directory, OpenLDAPActive Directory, OpenLDAP

Why pick each one

Choose GLAuth if…

  • Very simple to run
  • Great for homelabs
GLAuth details

Choose LLDAP if…

  • Very easy to deploy
  • Lightweight Rust binary
LLDAP details

Frequently asked questions

Is GLAuth or LLDAP better?

Neither is universally better. LLDAP has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are GLAuth and LLDAP free and open-source?

Yes. GLAuth is licensed under MIT and LLDAP under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run GLAuth and LLDAP with Docker?

GLAuth: yes. LLDAP: yes.

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