CID Alternatives

CID is described as '(Closed In Directory) is a set of bash scripts for inserting and managing Linux computers in "Active Directory" domains. Modifications made to the system allow Linux to behave like a Windows computer within AD' and is an app. There are 2 alternatives to CID for Mac and Linux. The best CID alternative is PowerBroker Identity Services, which is both free and Open Source.

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  1. PowerBroker Identity Services icon

    PowerBroker Identity Services

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    Application that joins Linux, Unix, and Mac machines to Microsoft Active Directory and securely authenticates users with their domain credentials.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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    • PowerBroker Identity Services is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to CID.

    • PowerBroker Identity Services is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CID.

    • PowerBroker Identity Services is Free and Open SourceCID is also Free and Open Source
  2. Sharity icon

    Sharity

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    Connect your Unix computer to Windows, Samba or any other SMB/CIFS Server. Sharity is a cross platform network file system, mounting Windows shares transparently - just as if they were part of your local hard disk.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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    • Sharity is the most popular commercial alternative to CID.

    • Sharity is Paid and ProprietaryCID is Free and Open Source
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