Apache Directory Server
6.0#23 in directory softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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DirectorySpot
7.1#4 in directory softwareFrom $100 a yearAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | Apache Directory Server | DirectorySpot |
|---|---|---|
| Support | The project provides user and developer mailing lists for questions about ApacheDS. | The maker offers a searchable Zendesk help center with admin and user categories, FAQs, and request submission. |
Apache Directory Server plans
- ApacheDS 2.0.0.AM27Free
DirectorySpot plans
- HOAs and Churches — 1–50 households$100 a year
- HOAs and Churches — 51–100 households$200 a year
- Schools — 1–250 students$350 a year
- Schools — 251–500 students$450 a year
- Schools — 501–750 students$550 a year
- Schools — 751–1000 students$650 a year
Pick Apache Directory Server if…
ApacheDS is suited to people working on directory-server testing, development or education. The project does not recommend it for production use while data corruption issues remain.
Pick DirectorySpot if…
It suits schools, HOAs, churches, companies, and other organizations that need a private, searchable directory across web and mobile. It may also suit administrators who need to manage data imports, access profiles, or multiple directories.