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JumpCloudKanidm
Paid

Commercial subscription service; current pricing is on the JumpCloud website.

 Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web, Browser extension Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Identity and device management in one console
  • Covers Windows, Apple, Linux and Android devices
  • OAuth2, LDAP and passkeys in a single server
  • Unix integration for Linux logins
  • Hosted only, no self-hosted option
  • Aimed at organisations rather than individuals
  • Smaller ecosystem than long-established directory servers
  • Requires running and securing your own server
Hosted service, Browser extension Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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