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Managed Lightweight LDAP

Managed LLDAP Hosting

Lightweight LDAP: simple user directory for teams that don't need complexity

License: MIT GitHub: 4K stars Infra: 256 MB RAM, 1 vCPU

What is LLDAP?

LLDAP (Light LDAP) is a lightweight LDAP server with a clean web UI, designed for simplicity. It covers the most common LDAP use cases, user and group management for application authentication, without the operational complexity of OpenLDAP or FreeIPA.

Use cases

  • Small organizations needing a simple central user directory
  • Dev teams centralizing app authentication via LDAP
  • Self-hosted tool stacks (Nextcloud, Gitea, Grafana, etc.)
  • Starting point before graduating to Keycloak or Authentik

Features

  • LDAP v3 compatible server
  • Clean web UI for user and group management
  • PostgreSQL or SQLite backend
  • Password reset via email
  • Read-only LDAP binding support
  • Compatible with Nextcloud, Gitea, Authentik, and more

Simple, transparent pricing

Same software, fraction of the cost.

Starter

Up to 50 users

From $15 /mo
  • LLDAP server + SQLite
  • Up to 50 user accounts
  • LDAP v3 compatibility
  • Web UI for user management
  • Daily backups
  • Email support
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Most popular

Business

Up to 200 users

From $20 /mo
  • Everything in Starter
  • Up to 200 users
  • PostgreSQL backend
  • Email-based password reset
  • Custom group structure
  • Priority support
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Enterprise

Unlimited users

From $25 /mo
  • Everything in Business
  • Unlimited users
  • Multiple LDAP bindings
  • Backup LDAP replica
  • SLA-backed uptime
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Every plan includes

Managed hosting

Dedicated bare-metal servers

Automated backups

Daily backups with 30-day retention

SSL included

Automatic HTTPS with Let's Encrypt

Monitoring

24/7 uptime monitoring and alerting

Compliance-ready hosting

Every managed deployment runs on EU infrastructure. Data Processing Agreement available on request. All services covered under a single DPA.

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Frequently asked questions

Which applications work with LLDAP out of the box?

LLDAP is compatible with Nextcloud, Gitea, Grafana, Authentik, Jellyfin, and any LDAP v3-capable application. We configure read-only bind accounts for each application during onboarding.

How does LLDAP handle password resets for end users?

LLDAP sends a reset link to the user's email address. You configure your SMTP credentials once; after that, users can reset their own passwords without admin involvement.

What is the difference between the SQLite and PostgreSQL backends?

Starter uses SQLite, which is sufficient for up to 50 users and has no separate database process to manage. Business upgrades to PostgreSQL for better durability and concurrent connections when more applications query the directory simultaneously.

When should I upgrade from LLDAP to Keycloak or Authentik?

LLDAP covers LDAP-based authentication only. When you need OIDC, SAML, social login, MFA enforcement, or custom authentication flows, migrating to Keycloak or Authentik is the right step. We assist with that migration as part of a plan upgrade.

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