OpenLDAP

Open source

Open source implementation of the LDAP protocol suite for building directory services.

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): ldap, directory-services, open-source, identityVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
Free trial(true/false): falseVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): slapd stand-alone LDAP server, LDAP protocol libraries and client utilities, lloadd stand-alone LDAP load balancer daemonVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Teams needing the reference open-source LDAP server suite for directory services and authentication backends.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): LDAP directory services, identity infrastructure backendsVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): specialistVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 2.7.2Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): foundationVerified

User reviews

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