Infisical vs Psono
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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Infisical
Open-source secrets management platform for developers
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Psono
Self-hosted password manager for teams
| Feature | Infisical | Psono |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, helm | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,613 | ★ 700 |
| First released | 2022 | 2017 |
| Replaces | AWS Secrets Manager, Doppler, HashiCorp Vault | 1Password, LastPass |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Infisical or Psono better?
Neither is universally better. Infisical has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Infisical and Psono free and open-source?
Yes. Infisical is licensed under MIT and Psono under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Infisical and Psono with Docker?
Infisical: yes. Psono: yes.