Kanidm 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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Kanidm
Modern, simple and secure identity management server
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Vouch Proxy
SSO authentication helper for reverse proxies
| Feature | Kanidm | Vouch Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Rust | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,214 | ★ 3,278 |
| First released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Active Directory, Okta | Okta Access Gateway |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Kanidm or Vouch Proxy better?
Neither is universally better. Kanidm has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Kanidm and Vouch Proxy free and open-source?
Yes. Kanidm is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Vouch Proxy under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kanidm and Vouch Proxy with Docker?
Kanidm: yes. Vouch Proxy: yes.