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KeePassXC 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 KeePassXC Cross-platform offline KeePass password manager VS NE Nextcloud Passwords Encrypted password manager app for Nextcloud servers
FeatureKeePassXCNextcloud Passwords
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageC++PHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentbinary, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 28,301★ 248
First released20172018
ReplacesLastPass, 1Password, DashlaneLastPass, Bitwarden

Why pick each one

Choose KeePassXC if…

  • Fully offline and private
  • No subscription
  • Mature and trusted
KeePassXC details

Choose Nextcloud Passwords if…

  • Integrates with Nextcloud
  • Strong feature set
Nextcloud Passwords details

Frequently asked questions

Is KeePassXC or Nextcloud Passwords better?

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

Are KeePassXC and Nextcloud Passwords free and open-source?

Yes. KeePassXC 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 KeePassXC and Nextcloud Passwords with Docker?

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

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