gopass vs Padloc
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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gopass
Team-oriented password manager compatible with pass
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Padloc
Modern open-source password manager
| Feature | gopass | Padloc |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,072 | ★ 2,924 |
| First released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Replaces | 1Password, LastPass | 1Password, LastPass |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is gopass or Padloc better?
Neither is universally better. gopass has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are gopass and Padloc free and open-source?
Yes. gopass is licensed under MIT and Padloc under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run gopass and Padloc with Docker?
gopass: check the project docs for container support. Padloc: yes.