gopass vs KeeWeb

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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FeaturegopassKeeWeb
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageGoHTML
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM32 MB128 MB
Deploymentbinary, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 7,072★ 12,977
First released20172015
Replaces1Password, LastPassLastPass, 1Password

Why pick each one

Choose gopass if…

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

Choose KeeWeb if…

  • Works with KeePass files
  • No server database
  • Cross-platform
KeeWeb details

Frequently asked questions

Is gopass or KeeWeb better?

KeeWeb 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 KeeWeb free and open-source?

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

Can I run gopass and KeeWeb with Docker?

gopass: check the project docs for container support. KeeWeb: yes.

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