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LemonLDAP::NG vs SuperTokens

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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LE LemonLDAP::NG Web single sign-on and access management system VS SU SuperTokens Open-source user authentication you can self-host
FeatureLemonLDAP::NGSuperTokens
CategoryIdentity & SSOIdentity & SSO
LicenseGPL-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguagePerlJava
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 84★ 15,250
First released20052020
ReplacesOkta, PingFederateAuth0, Firebase Auth

Why pick each one

Choose LemonLDAP::NG if…

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

Choose SuperTokens if…

  • Easy framework integration
  • Good free self-hosted tier
SuperTokens details

Frequently asked questions

Is LemonLDAP::NG or SuperTokens better?

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

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

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

LemonLDAP::NG: yes. SuperTokens: yes.

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