Buttercup vs KeePass
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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Buttercup
Cross-platform password manager with multiple storage backends
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KeePass
Original free and open-source password manager
| Feature | Buttercup | KeePass |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,394 | ★ 1,000 |
| First released | 2015 | 2003 |
| Replaces | 1Password, LastPass | 1Password, LastPass |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Buttercup or KeePass better?
Neither is universally better. Buttercup has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Buttercup and KeePass free and open-source?
Yes. Buttercup is licensed under GPL-3.0 and KeePass under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Buttercup and KeePass with Docker?
Buttercup: check the project docs for container support. KeePass: check the project docs for container support.