LLDAP

A lightweight LDAP server for managing users and groups through a simple web interface.

FreeOpen sourceLinuxSelf-hosted
Official websitegithub.com

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About LLDAP

LLDAP is a light LDAP implementation aimed at user management rather than a full general-purpose directory. It gives self-hosters a single place to keep users and groups, with a simple web interface for editing them, and other services can authenticate against it over LDAP.

It is written in Rust and ships with a Dockerfile, including a rootless entrypoint, plus example configurations and a migration tool. It suits home labs and small teams that want one login across self-hosted applications without running OpenLDAP.

Strengths

  • Web interface for managing users and groups
  • Small and simple compared with a full LDAP server
  • Docker images and example configs for common services

Limitations

  • Focused on user management, not a full-featured LDAP directory
  • Needs a separate identity provider for OAuth2 or SSO flows

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
The LLDAP contributors
Platforms
Linux, Self-hosted
How it runs
Self-hosted
Account
Not required
Best suited for
Self-hosters who want one user directory for their home-lab services
Last verified
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Provenance
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Software that can replace LLDAP for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.

  • OpenLDAP

    Open-source implementation of LDAP, with a directory server, a load balancer, client libraries and tools.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Samba can run as an Active Directory domain controller that also serves files and printers, though configuring its AD roles can be complex.

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