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Clipperz 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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CL Clipperz Browser-based open-source encrypted password manager VS YO Yopass Securely share secrets with encrypted one-time links
FeatureClipperzYopass
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageJavaScriptGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM128 MB64 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, kubernetes, binary
GitHub stars★ 746★ 3,052
First released20062016
Replaces1Password, LastPass1Password, Doppler

Why pick each one

Choose Clipperz if…

  • True zero-knowledge design
  • Runs in any browser
Clipperz details

Choose Yopass if…

  • Very lightweight
  • No persistent database needed
Yopass details

Frequently asked questions

Is Clipperz or Yopass better?

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

Are Clipperz and Yopass free and open-source?

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

Can I run Clipperz and Yopass with Docker?

Clipperz: check the project docs for container support. Yopass: yes.

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