gopass vs KeePassDX

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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FeaturegopassKeePassDX
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoKotlin
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM32 MB64 MB
Deploymentbinary, bare-metal, sourcebinary
GitHub stars★ 7,072★ 7,098
First released20172017
Replaces1Password, LastPass1Password, LastPass

Why pick each one

Choose gopass if…

  • Great for teams using git
  • Single static binary
gopass details

Choose KeePassDX if…

  • Clean modern mobile UI
  • Fully offline
KeePassDX details

Frequently asked questions

Is gopass or KeePassDX better?

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

Are gopass and KeePassDX free and open-source?

Yes. gopass is licensed under MIT and KeePassDX under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run gopass and KeePassDX with Docker?

gopass: check the project docs for container support. KeePassDX: check the project docs for container support.

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