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LLDAP vs Vouch Proxy

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 VO Vouch Proxy SSO authentication helper for reverse proxies
FeatureLLDAPVouch Proxy
CategoryIdentity & SSOIdentity & SSO
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageRustGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 6,421★ 3,278
First released20212017
ReplacesActive Directory, OpenLDAPOkta Access Gateway

Why pick each one

Choose LLDAP if…

  • Very easy to deploy
  • Lightweight Rust binary
LLDAP details

Choose Vouch Proxy if…

  • Easy SSO for any site
  • Tiny footprint
Vouch Proxy details

Frequently asked questions

Is LLDAP or Vouch Proxy better?

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

Are LLDAP and Vouch Proxy free and open-source?

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

Can I run LLDAP and Vouch Proxy with Docker?

LLDAP: yes. Vouch Proxy: yes.

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