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KeePassXC vs Gopass JSONAPI

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 GO Gopass JSONAPI Native messaging bridge for the gopass manager
FeatureKeePassXCGopass JSONAPI
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageC++Go
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB64 MB
Deploymentbinary, bare-metalbinary, source
GitHub stars★ 28,301★ 72
First released20172020
ReplacesLastPass, 1Password, Dashlane1Password CLI, Bitwarden CLI

Why pick each one

Choose KeePassXC if…

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

Choose Gopass JSONAPI if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Written in Go
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Gopass JSONAPI details

Frequently asked questions

Is KeePassXC or Gopass JSONAPI better?

KeePassXC is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Gopass JSONAPI if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are KeePassXC and Gopass JSONAPI free and open-source?

Yes. KeePassXC is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Gopass JSONAPI under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run KeePassXC and Gopass JSONAPI with Docker?

KeePassXC: check the project docs for container support. Gopass JSONAPI: check the project docs for container support.

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