Logto 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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Logto
Developer-friendly authentication and authorization platform
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OpenLDAP
The classic open-source Lightweight Directory Access Protocol server
| Feature | Logto | OpenLDAP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Identity & SSO | Identity & SSO |
| License | MPL-2.0 | OLDAP-2.8 |
| Language | TypeScript | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,305 | ★ 400 |
| First released | 2022 | 1998 |
| Replaces | Auth0, Firebase Auth, Clerk | Active Directory |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Logto or OpenLDAP better?
Logto is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider OpenLDAP if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Logto and OpenLDAP free and open-source?
Yes. Logto is licensed under MPL-2.0 and OpenLDAP under OLDAP-2.8. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Logto and OpenLDAP with Docker?
Logto: yes. OpenLDAP: yes.