Password Gorilla vs Passky Server
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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Password Gorilla
Cross-platform password vault compatible with Password Safe
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Passky Server
Simple, lightweight and open-source password manager backend
| Feature | Password Gorilla | Passky Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Tcl | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 425 | ★ 243 |
| First released | 2005 | 2021 |
| Replaces | LastPass, Password Safe | LastPass, Bitwarden |
Why pick each one
Choose Password Gorilla if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Tcl
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Password Gorilla or Passky Server better?
Neither is universally better. Password Gorilla has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Password Gorilla and Passky Server free and open-source?
Yes. Password Gorilla is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Passky Server under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Password Gorilla and Passky Server with Docker?
Password Gorilla: check the project docs for container support. Passky Server: yes.