git-crypt vs TeamPass

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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Featuregit-cryptTeamPass
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageC++PHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM32 MB512 MB
Deploymentbinary, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 9,837★ 1,819
First released20132010
ReplacesHashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets ManagerLastPass, 1Password

Why pick each one

Choose git-crypt if…

  • Simple to integrate with git
  • Keeps secrets in repos safely
git-crypt details

Choose TeamPass if…

  • Good for shared team passwords
  • Detailed permissions
  • Mature
TeamPass details

Frequently asked questions

Is git-crypt or TeamPass better?

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

Are git-crypt and TeamPass free and open-source?

Yes. git-crypt is licensed under GPL-3.0 and TeamPass under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run git-crypt and TeamPass with Docker?

git-crypt: check the project docs for container support. TeamPass: yes.

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