LLDAP 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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LLDAP
Lightweight LDAP server with a simple web interface
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Logto
Developer-friendly authentication and authorization platform
| Feature | LLDAP | Logto |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,421 | ★ 14,305 |
| First released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Active Directory, OpenLDAP | Auth0, Firebase Auth, Clerk |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is LLDAP or Logto better?
Neither is universally better. Logto has the larger community, while LLDAP is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are LLDAP and Logto free and open-source?
Yes. LLDAP is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Logto under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run LLDAP and Logto with Docker?
LLDAP: yes. Logto: yes.