Clipperz vs Mozilla SOPS
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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Clipperz
Browser-based open-source encrypted password manager
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Mozilla SOPS
Encrypt secrets in config files for version control
| Feature | Clipperz | Mozilla SOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 746 | ★ 22,713 |
| First released | 2006 | 2015 |
| Replaces | 1Password, LastPass | AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Clipperz or Mozilla SOPS better?
Neither is universally better. Mozilla SOPS has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Clipperz and Mozilla SOPS free and open-source?
Yes. Clipperz is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Mozilla SOPS under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Clipperz and Mozilla SOPS with Docker?
Clipperz: check the project docs for container support. Mozilla SOPS: check the project docs for container support.