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LLDAP vs node-oidc-provider

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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LL LLDAP Lightweight LDAP server with a simple web interface VS NO node-oidc-provider Certified OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0 provider for Node.js
FeatureLLDAPnode-oidc-provider
CategoryIdentity & SSOIdentity & SSO
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageRustJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM64 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarysource, docker
GitHub stars★ 6,421★ 3,788
First released20212016
ReplacesActive Directory, OpenLDAPAuth0, Okta

Why pick each one

Choose LLDAP if…

  • Very easy to deploy
  • Lightweight Rust binary
LLDAP details

Choose node-oidc-provider if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (3.8k GitHub stars)
  • Written in JavaScript
node-oidc-provider details

Frequently asked questions

Is LLDAP or node-oidc-provider better?

LLDAP is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider node-oidc-provider if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are LLDAP and node-oidc-provider free and open-source?

Yes. LLDAP is licensed under GPL-3.0 and node-oidc-provider under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run LLDAP and node-oidc-provider with Docker?

LLDAP: yes. node-oidc-provider: yes.

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