KeePassium vs Rubywarden
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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Rubywarden
Experimental Ruby implementation of the Bitwarden API
| Feature | KeePassium | Rubywarden |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,663 | ★ 589 |
| First released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Replaces | 1Password, LastPass | Bitwarden, 1Password |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is KeePassium or Rubywarden better?
KeePassium is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Rubywarden if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are KeePassium and Rubywarden free and open-source?
Yes. KeePassium is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Rubywarden under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run KeePassium and Rubywarden with Docker?
KeePassium: check the project docs for container support. Rubywarden: check the project docs for container support.