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KeePassium vs Nextcloud Passwords

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 NE Nextcloud Passwords Encrypted password manager app for Nextcloud servers
FeatureKeePassiumNextcloud Passwords
Deploy effortRead-the-docs projectUnder-an-hour setup
Health score70 · Good57 · Fair
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageSwiftPHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM64 MB512 MB
Deploymentbinarydocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 1,697★ 249
First released20192018
Replaces1Password, LastPassLastPass, Bitwarden

What are KeePassium and Nextcloud Passwords?

KeePassium

KeePassium is an open-source password manager for iOS and macOS that works with KeePass KDBX databases. It supports Face ID, Touch ID and AutoFill while keeping all data under user control.

  • KDBX-compatible iOS and macOS app
  • Face ID and Touch ID unlock
  • Password AutoFill integration
  • Hardware key support

Read the full KeePassium guide →

Nextcloud Passwords

Nextcloud Passwords is a feature-rich password manager that runs as an app inside a Nextcloud instance, with client-side encryption and browser extensions. It integrates with existing Nextcloud users and sharing.

  • Client-side encryption
  • Browser extensions
  • Password sharing
  • Security audits

KeePassium vs Nextcloud Passwords: key differences

KeePassium is written in Swift, while Nextcloud Passwords is built with PHP. Licensing differs — GPL-3.0 for KeePassium versus AGPL-3.0 for Nextcloud Passwords. KeePassium is the lighter option, starting around 64 MB of RAM against 512 MB for Nextcloud Passwords. KeePassium has the considerably larger community, at 1,697 GitHub stars versus 249. Nextcloud Passwords lists first-class Docker deployment; KeePassium does not.

Why pick each one

Choose KeePassium if…

  • Polished Apple-platform experience
  • Open source

Watch out for

  • Apple platforms only
  • Premium tier for some features
KeePassium details

Choose Nextcloud Passwords if…

  • Integrates with Nextcloud
  • Strong feature set

Watch out for

  • Requires Nextcloud
  • Tied to PHP stack
Nextcloud Passwords details

Frequently asked questions

Is KeePassium or Nextcloud Passwords 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 Nextcloud Passwords free and open-source?

Yes. KeePassium is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Passwords under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run KeePassium and Nextcloud Passwords with Docker?

KeePassium: check the project docs for container support. Nextcloud Passwords: yes.

Which is lighter on resources, KeePassium or Nextcloud Passwords?

KeePassium has the smaller minimum footprint at 64 MB of RAM, compared to about 512 MB for Nextcloud Passwords. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.

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