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git-crypt vs Gopass JSONAPI

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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GI git-crypt Transparent file encryption for secrets stored in git VS GO Gopass JSONAPI Native messaging bridge for the gopass manager
Featuregit-cryptGopass JSONAPI
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageC++Go
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM32 MB64 MB
Deploymentbinary, sourcebinary, source
GitHub stars★ 9,837★ 72
First released20132020
ReplacesHashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager1Password CLI, Bitwarden CLI

Why pick each one

Choose git-crypt if…

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

Choose Gopass JSONAPI if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Written in Go
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Gopass JSONAPI details

Frequently asked questions

Is git-crypt or Gopass JSONAPI better?

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

Are git-crypt and Gopass JSONAPI free and open-source?

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

Can I run git-crypt and Gopass JSONAPI with Docker?

git-crypt: check the project docs for container support. Gopass JSONAPI: check the project docs for container support.

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