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Kanidm 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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KA Kanidm Modern, simple and secure identity management server VS LE LemonLDAP::NG Web single sign-on and access management system
FeatureKanidmLemonLDAP::NG
CategoryIdentity & SSOIdentity & SSO
LicenseMPL-2.0GPL-2.0
LanguageRustPerl
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM256 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 5,214★ 84
First released20192005
ReplacesActive Directory, OktaOkta, PingFederate

Why pick each one

Choose Kanidm if…

  • Memory safe and lightweight
  • Excellent passwordless support
Kanidm details

Choose LemonLDAP::NG if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kanidm or LemonLDAP::NG better?

Kanidm 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 Kanidm and LemonLDAP::NG free and open-source?

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

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

Kanidm: yes. LemonLDAP::NG: yes.

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