ApacheDS Alternatives

ApacheDS is described as 'Extensible and embeddable directory server entirely written in Java, which has been certified LDAPv3 compatible by the Open Group. Besides LDAP it supports Kerberos 5 and the Change Password Protocol' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to ApacheDS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, Mac and Web-based apps. The best ApacheDS alternative is Univention Corporate Server (UCS), which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ApacheDS are Microsoft Active Directory, FreeIPA, 389 Directory Server and OpenLDAP.

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  1. Univention Corporate Server (UCS) icon

    Univention Corporate Server (UCS)

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    UCS is an open platform for central identity & access management, IT management, and active directory, with a web portal for easy access to applications.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
    Univention App Center
     

    • Univention Corporate Server (UCS) is the most popular Web-based, SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to ApacheDS.

    • Univention Corporate Server (UCS) is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ApacheDS.

    • Univention Corporate Server (UCS) is Freemium and Open SourceApacheDS is Free and Open Source
  2. Microsoft Active Directory icon

    Microsoft Active Directory

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    Active Directory (AD) is a directory service that Microsoft developed for Windows domain networks and included in most Windows Server operating systems as a set of processes and services.

    20 Microsoft Active Directory alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Microsoft Active Directory is the most popular Windows alternative to ApacheDS.

    • Microsoft Active Directory is the most popular commercial alternative to ApacheDS.

    • Microsoft Active Directory is Paid and ProprietaryApacheDS is Free and Open Source
  4. FreeIPA icon

    FreeIPA

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    FreeIPA is an integrated security information management solution combining Linux (Fedora), 389 Directory Server, MIT Kerberos, NTP, DNS, Dogtag (Certificate System). It consists of a web interface and command-line administration tools.

    19 FreeIPA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Using the authconfig utility to configure LDAP and Kerberos
     

    • FreeIPA is the most popular Linux alternative to ApacheDS.

    • FreeIPA is Free and Open SourceApacheDS is also Free and Open Source
  5. 389 Directory Server icon

    389 Directory Server

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    Enterprise-class open source Linux LDAP server. Hardened by real-world use, full-featured, supports multi-master replication. 389 DS can be downloaded for free and set up in less than an hour using the graphical console.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • CentOS
    • Fedora
     
  6. OpenLDAP icon

    OpenLDAP

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    OpenLDAP Software is an open source implementation of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.

    15 OpenLDAP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    OpenLDAP screenshot 1
     

    • OpenLDAP is the most popular Mac alternative to ApacheDS.

    • OpenLDAP is Free and Open SourceApacheDS is also Free and Open Source
  7. SambaBox icon

    SambaBox

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    SambaBox is an enterprise directory appliance with Web based management interface. SambaBox also offers integrated domain name (DNS), dynamic computer configuration (DHCP), certificate authority (CA), Microsoft Exchange compatible and also supports up to 2016 Functional Level...

    16 SambaBox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    SambaBox screenshot 1
     
  9. GLAuth icon

    GLAuth

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    Go-lang LDAP Authentication (GLAuth) is a secure, easy-to-use, LDAP server with configurable backends.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    RazDC

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    It's an active directory replacement built on CentOS + Samaba4. Includes support for Directory, DNS, DCHP, and NTP type services.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Color Pallet
     
  11. OpenDJ icon

    OpenDJ

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    OpenDJ is a directory server which implements a wide range of Lightweight Directory Access Protocol and related standards, including full compliance with LDAPv3 but also support for Directory Service Markup Language (DSMLv2).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    OpenDJ screenshot 1
     
  12. Wren:DS icon

    Wren:DS

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    Wren:DS is an LDAPv3 compliant directory service providing a high performance, highly available, and secure store for the identities managed by your organization.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
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