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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ApacheDS alternatives page was last updated Jun 9, 2023
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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.

    97 Univention Corporate Server (UCS) alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Univention Corporate Server (UCS) Features

    1.  DHCP Server
    2.  Single Sign-On
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  ARM support
    5.  Active Directory Migration
    6.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    7. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration
    8.  SAML Single Sign-On

    Univention Corporate Server (UCS) VS ApacheDS

     
    • 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
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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

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Microsoft Active Directory Features

    1.  Resource management
    2.  Resource monitoring
    3.  Single Sign-On

    Microsoft Active Directory VS ApacheDS

     
    • 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
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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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux

    FreeIPA Features

    1.  DNS Server
    2.  LDAP Services
    3.  Kerberos
    4.  Web interface

    FreeIPA VS ApacheDS

     
    • FreeIPA is the most popular Linux alternative to ApacheDS.

    • FreeIPA is Free and Open SourceApacheDS is also Free and Open Source
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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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • CentOS
    • Fedora

    389 Directory Server VS ApacheDS

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

    15 OpenLDAP alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD

    OpenLDAP VS ApacheDS

     
    • OpenLDAP is the most popular Mac alternative to ApacheDS.

    • OpenLDAP is Free and Open SourceApacheDS is also Free and Open Source
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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...

    18 SambaBox alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • TR flagTürkiye

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows Compatible
    2.  Enterprise Directory Service
    3.  Dns
    4.  Active Directory Migration
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Rolling Release
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Portable
    12.  Network Tools

    SambaBox VS ApacheDS

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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    GLAuth VS ApacheDS

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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    RazDC VS ApacheDS

     
  9. OpenDJ icon
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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).

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    OpenDJ Features

    1.  LDAP Services

    OpenDJ VS ApacheDS

     
  10. Wren:DS icon
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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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    Wren:DS Features

    1.  LDAP Services

    Wren:DS VS ApacheDS

     
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