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Kanidm vs JumpCloud: catalog facts
KanidmJumpCloud
Free

Free and open source.

Paid

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

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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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