Kanidm alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Kanidm: administration is mainly through the CLI, and no SAML support. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Kanidm, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. authentik currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Kanidm alternative for most people
authentikFull web admin UI plus SAML and an application proxy.
Best Kanidm alternative for a free option
KeycloakIndustry-standard SSO server with SAML and LDAP federation.
Best Kanidm alternative for open source
Pocket IDSimpler passkey-only OIDC provider when you only need web SSO.
Best Kanidm alternative for self-hosting
authentikFull web admin UI plus SAML and an application proxy.
Best Kanidm alternative for Mac
JumpCloudManaged cloud directory with device management if you want a commercial service.
Best Kanidm alternative for Windows
KeycloakIndustry-standard SSO server with SAML and LDAP federation.
Best Kanidm alternative for Linux
KeycloakIndustry-standard SSO server with SAML and LDAP federation.
Best Kanidm alternative for iPhone and Android
JumpCloudManaged cloud directory with device management if you want a commercial service.
Best Kanidm alternative for working in the browser
JumpCloudManaged cloud directory with device management if you want a commercial service.
Kanidm alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Kanidm?
authentik ranks first right now. Full web admin UI plus SAML and an application proxy. Keycloak and Pocket ID follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Kanidm?
Yes. authentik (open source), Keycloak (open source) and Pocket ID (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Kanidm?
Yes: authentik, Keycloak and Pocket ID. authentik, Keycloak and Pocket ID can also be self-hosted.
Which Kanidm alternatives work on Linux?
Keycloak and JumpCloud run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Kanidm?
The complaints we hear most: administration is mainly through the CLI; no SAML support; volunteer-run with no commercial support.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Kanidm, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.