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Buttercup vs Psono

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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BU Buttercup Cross-platform password manager with multiple storage backends VS PS Psono Self-hosted password manager for teams
FeatureButtercupPsono
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageTypeScriptPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentbinary, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 4,394★ 700
First released20152017
Replaces1Password, LastPass1Password, LastPass

Why pick each one

Choose Buttercup if…

  • Flexible storage options
  • Clean modern UI
Buttercup details

Choose Psono if…

  • Strong sharing controls
  • Enterprise auth support
  • Open source
Psono details

Frequently asked questions

Is Buttercup or Psono better?

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

Are Buttercup and Psono free and open-source?

Yes. Buttercup is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Psono under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Buttercup and Psono with Docker?

Buttercup: check the project docs for container support. Psono: yes.

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