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Samba vs LLDAP: catalog facts
Samba	LLDAP
Free Free and open source under the GNU GPL.	Free Free and open source.
Linux, Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted
Serves files and printers to Windows, macOS and Linux clients Can run as an Active Directory domain controller	Web interface for managing users and groups Small and simple compared with a full LDAP server
Configuration can be complex, especially for AD roles Runs on Linux and Unix-like systems only	Focused on user management, not a full-featured LDAP directory Needs a separate identity provider for OAuth2 or SSO flows
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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