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LLDAP vs OpenLDAP

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 OP OpenLDAP The classic open-source Lightweight Directory Access Protocol server
FeatureLLDAPOpenLDAP
CategoryIdentity & SSOIdentity & SSO
LicenseGPL-3.0OLDAP-2.8
LanguageRustC
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM64 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 6,421★ 400
First released20211998
ReplacesActive Directory, OpenLDAPActive Directory

Why pick each one

Choose LLDAP if…

  • Very easy to deploy
  • Lightweight Rust binary
LLDAP details

Choose OpenLDAP if…

  • Extremely mature and stable
  • Universally compatible
OpenLDAP details

Frequently asked questions

Is LLDAP or OpenLDAP better?

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

Are LLDAP and OpenLDAP free and open-source?

Yes. LLDAP is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpenLDAP under OLDAP-2.8. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run LLDAP and OpenLDAP with Docker?

LLDAP: yes. OpenLDAP: yes.

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