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KeePassium 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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KE KeePassium KeePass-compatible password manager for iOS and macOS VS PA Passky Server Simple, lightweight and open-source password manager backend
FeatureKeePassiumPassky Server
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageSwiftPHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM64 MB128 MB
Deploymentbinarydocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 1,663★ 243
First released20192021
Replaces1Password, LastPassLastPass, Bitwarden

Why pick each one

Choose KeePassium if…

  • Polished Apple-platform experience
  • Open source
KeePassium details

Choose Passky Server if…

  • Very easy to set up
  • Minimal footprint
Passky Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is KeePassium or Passky Server better?

Neither is universally better. KeePassium has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are KeePassium and Passky Server free and open-source?

Yes. KeePassium is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Passky Server under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run KeePassium and Passky Server with Docker?

KeePassium: check the project docs for container support. Passky Server: yes.

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