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authentik vs OpenLDAP

A side-by-side look at authentik and OpenLDAP. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

authentik

authentik

Security & Privacy

authentik is an open-source identity provider and access management system. It allows centralized authentication and authorization for web applications and services. authentik is self-hosted, customizable, and integrates with Linux systems.

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OpenLDAP

OpenLDAP

Network & Admin

OpenLDAP is an open source implementation of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). It allows users to access and maintain distributed directory information over a network. Often used as a central authentication repository for Linux/UNIX networks.

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