Keycloak 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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Keycloak
Open-source identity and access management for modern apps
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LemonLDAP::NG
Web single sign-on and access management system
| Feature | Keycloak | LemonLDAP::NG |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Java | Perl |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 36,058 | ★ 84 |
| First released | 2014 | 2005 |
| Replaces | Okta, Auth0, Microsoft Entra ID | Okta, PingFederate |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Keycloak or LemonLDAP::NG better?
Neither is universally better. Keycloak has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Keycloak and LemonLDAP::NG free and open-source?
Yes. Keycloak 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 Keycloak and LemonLDAP::NG with Docker?
Keycloak: yes. LemonLDAP::NG: yes.