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FreeIPA vs LLDAP
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| Fact | FreeIPA | LLDAP |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Rust |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 1.3k | 6.5k |
| Latest | 4.13.2 | v0.6.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-26 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 262 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 56 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Active Directory. Alternatives to Active Directory →
Full replacementFreeIPALDAP directory, Kerberos, DNS and a CA for Linux fleets, with trusts to Active Directory domains.
PartialLLDAPUsers and groups over LDAP for self-hosted apps, without Kerberos, group policy or domain joins.
FreeIPA
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LLDAP
- v0.6.32026-04-30Small release, focused on LDAP compatibility, TLS maintenance, dependency upgrades and documentation/examples.
- v0.6.22025-08-17Small release, focused on LDAP improvements and ongoing maintenance.
- v0.6.12024-11-22Small release, mainly to fix a migration issue with Sqlite and Postgresql.
- v0.6.02024-11-09Long-awaited release, with the flagship feature of custom attributes! This unlock many integrations, notably Linux user…
- v0.5.02023-09-14Emails and UUIDs are now enforced to be unique.
FreeIPA
✓ signed The latest release, 4.13.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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LLDAP
unsigned The latest release, v0.6.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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