KeePassium 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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KeePassium
KeePass-compatible password manager for iOS and macOS
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KeeWeb
Web-based client for KeePass databases
| Feature | KeePassium | KeeWeb |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | HTML |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,663 | ★ 12,977 |
| First released | 2019 | 2015 |
| Replaces | 1Password, LastPass | LastPass, 1Password |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is KeePassium or KeeWeb better?
Neither is universally better. KeeWeb has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are KeePassium and KeeWeb free and open-source?
Yes. KeePassium is licensed under GPL-3.0 and KeeWeb under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run KeePassium and KeeWeb with Docker?
KeePassium: check the project docs for container support. KeeWeb: yes.