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# [Authelia vs Authentik: Which Auth Server?](https://selfhostingsh.hashnode.dev/authelia-vs-authentik-which-auth-server?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Quick Verdict Authelia is the better choice for most homelabs. It's lighter, simpler to configure, and covers the most common use case — adding SSO and 2FA to your reverse-proxied services. Choose Authentik if you need a full identity provider with a...

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