gopass vs Vaultwarden
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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Vaultwarden
Lightweight Bitwarden-compatible password server
| Feature | gopass | Vaultwarden |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,072 | ★ 65,100 |
| First released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Replaces | 1Password, LastPass | 1Password, LastPass, Dashlane |
Why pick each one
Choose Vaultwarden if…
- Extremely lightweight
- Works with official apps
- Easy to deploy
Frequently asked questions
Is gopass or Vaultwarden better?
Vaultwarden 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 Vaultwarden free and open-source?
Yes. gopass is licensed under MIT and Vaultwarden under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run gopass and Vaultwarden with Docker?
gopass: check the project docs for container support. Vaultwarden: yes.