Active Directory Alternative?

It is a home network, but I would like a FREE (or open source) alternative to Active Directory. All I care is management of users and groups, and all clients will be Windows 7 or later. I don't want to run a dedicated server. Anything on the web (including PHP, I have ways I could do this job very well) would be perfect. If not, is there an application that I can run on my computer to control the users/groups on the other PC's on my network? If you want more information, just ask. I am very computer literate, so don't worry try of "he dumb down" for me, unless you want to benefit others in the community.

Thanks in advance,

Mike

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