GLAuth vs Univention Corporate Server
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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GLAuth
Lightweight LDAP server for developers and small setups
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Univention Corporate Server
Integrated identity and infrastructure management platform
| Feature | GLAuth | Univention Corporate Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | bare-metal, one-click |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,834 | ★ 293 |
| First released | 2017 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Active Directory, OpenLDAP | Microsoft Active Directory |
Why pick each one
Choose Univention Corporate Server if…
- Comprehensive platform
- Web-based administration
Frequently asked questions
Is GLAuth or Univention Corporate Server better?
GLAuth is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Univention Corporate Server if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are GLAuth and Univention Corporate Server free and open-source?
Yes. GLAuth is licensed under MIT and Univention Corporate Server under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GLAuth and Univention Corporate Server with Docker?
GLAuth: yes. Univention Corporate Server: check the project docs for container support.