AliasVault vs Yopass

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted password managers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureAliasVaultYopass
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageTypeScriptGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker, kubernetes, binary
GitHub stars★ 2,999★ 3,052
First released20242016
Replaces1Password, SimpleLogin1Password, Doppler

Why pick each one

Choose AliasVault if…

  • Combines vault and alias mail
  • Strong encryption model
AliasVault details

Choose Yopass if…

  • Very lightweight
  • No persistent database needed
Yopass details

Frequently asked questions

Is AliasVault or Yopass better?

Yopass is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider AliasVault if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are AliasVault and Yopass free and open-source?

Yes. AliasVault is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Yopass under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run AliasVault and Yopass with Docker?

AliasVault: yes. Yopass: yes.

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