LDAP Account Manager vs Logto
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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LDAP Account Manager
Web frontend for managing entries in an LDAP directory
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Logto
Developer-friendly authentication and authorization platform
| Feature | LDAP Account Manager | Logto |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 486 | ★ 14,305 |
| First released | 2003 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Active Directory Users and Computers | Auth0, Firebase Auth, Clerk |
Why pick each one
Choose LDAP Account Manager if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is LDAP Account Manager or Logto better?
Neither is universally better. Logto has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are LDAP Account Manager and Logto free and open-source?
Yes. LDAP Account Manager is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Logto under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run LDAP Account Manager and Logto with Docker?
LDAP Account Manager: yes. Logto: yes.