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LLDAP 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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LL LLDAP Lightweight LDAP server with a simple web interface VS SU SuperTokens Open-source user authentication you can self-host
FeatureLLDAPSuperTokens
CategoryIdentity & SSOIdentity & SSO
LicenseGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageRustJava
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 6,421★ 15,250
First released20212020
ReplacesActive Directory, OpenLDAPAuth0, Firebase Auth

Why pick each one

Choose LLDAP if…

  • Very easy to deploy
  • Lightweight Rust binary
LLDAP details

Choose SuperTokens if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is LLDAP or SuperTokens better?

Neither is universally better. SuperTokens 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 SuperTokens free and open-source?

Yes. LLDAP is licensed under GPL-3.0 and SuperTokens under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run LLDAP and SuperTokens with Docker?

LLDAP: yes. SuperTokens: yes.

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