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LLDAP

A lightweight LDAP server for authentication, with a web UI for users and groups.

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6.6k starsGPL-3.0RustSelf-hostedUpdated

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At a glance

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Home labs and small teams that need one user directory for self-hosted apps.

Watch out. LLDAP uses a simplified, opinionated LDAP schema. Check the compatible and incompatible services lists for your apps.

Run
Self-host only
Effort
Easy
Deploy
DockerPodmanKubernetes
License
GPL-3.0
Activity
Active · 20d ago

Overview

LLDAP is a lightweight authentication server with a simplified LDAP interface and a web UI to manage users and groups. It is aimed at self-hosted setups and works as the user directory behind tools such as Keycloak, Authelia, and Nextcloud. It runs from Docker or Podman images or on Kubernetes.

What it does

  • Simplified LDAP server for authentication
  • Web UI for users and groups
  • Works with Keycloak, Authelia, Nextcloud, and more

Capability source: Project documentation

Who LLDAP fits

Home labs and small teams that need one user directory for self-hosted apps.

How you run it

LLDAP runs on infrastructure you manage.

Documented deployment options: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes.

Rust projects · GPL-3.0 projects · Authentication

Before you choose it

LLDAP uses a simplified, opinionated LDAP schema. Check the compatible and incompatible services lists for your apps.

Self-hosting and deployment

Self-hostable
Yes
Cloud / hosted offering
Not recorded
Docker noted in deployment tags
Yes
Deployment tags
Docker, Podman, Kubernetes
Difficulty
Easy

LLDAP questions

What is LLDAP?
A lightweight LDAP server for authentication, with a web UI for users and groups. It is listed under Authentication on PickOpenSource.
Is LLDAP open source?
Yes. Its source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license.
Can you self-host LLDAP?
Yes. Listed deployment options: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes.
Is LLDAP free?
Pricing is not recorded in this catalog. Check the official website for hosted plans and edition limits, and the GPL-3.0 license for usage conditions. Self-hosting also requires infrastructure and maintenance.
What are alternatives to LLDAP?
Similar authentication projects include Keycloak, Authelia, and Authentik.
Is LLDAP actively maintained?
The latest commit on GitHub was September 26, 2026, and the repository has 6.6k stars.

Related projects

Other approved projects in Authentication: Keycloak, Authelia, Authentik.

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