Alternatives to LLDAP
A lightweight LDAP server for managing users and groups through a simple web interface. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
LLDAP
A lightweight LDAP server for managing users and groups through a simple web interface.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as LLDAP.
OpenLDAP
Open-source implementation of LDAP, with a directory server, a load balancer, client libraries and tools.
OpenLDAP is a full-featured LDAP directory with client tools and a load balancer, but it has no graphical interface and needs real LDAP knowledge.
389 Directory Server
An open-source LDAP directory server for Linux with multi-supplier replication.
389 Directory Server is a full open-source LDAP directory with multi-supplier replication for large deployments, requiring more LDAP knowledge than LLDAP's simple web interface.
Kanidm
An open-source identity management server offering OAuth2, LDAP and passkey login from one place.
Kanidm adds OAuth2, passkeys and Unix login integration alongside LDAP in one server, removing the need for a separate identity provider.
FreeIPA
Open-source identity management for Linux users and hosts, combining LDAP, Kerberos, DNS and certificates.
FreeIPA combines LDAP with Kerberos, DNS and certificates and supports Active Directory trusts, but is much heavier to deploy and operate than LLDAP.
Univention Corporate Server
A Linux-based server system providing open-source identity and access management for on-premises networks.
Univention Corporate Server is a complete Linux server OS for identity management, needing a dedicated machine or VM instead of a small container.
Samba
Open-source SMB file and print server that can also run as an Active Directory domain controller.
Samba can run as an Active Directory domain controller that also serves files and printers, though configuring its AD roles can be complex.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
phpLDAPadmin
A web-based LDAP administration tool for browsing and editing directory entries from a browser.
Apache Directory Studio
An Eclipse-based desktop LDAP browser and directory client for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Keycloak
A self-hosted identity and access management server that adds single sign-on and login to applications.
Casdoor
A self-hosted identity and access management server with single sign-on, MFA and a web interface.
Zitadel
An open-source identity and access management platform with SSO, MFA and a hosted login page.
privacyIDEA
Open-source, self-hosted multi-factor authentication server that manages OTP and other token types.
