KeePassXC vs Yopass

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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FeatureKeePassXCYopass
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageC++Go
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB64 MB
Deploymentbinary, bare-metaldocker, kubernetes, binary
GitHub stars★ 28,301★ 3,052
First released20172016
ReplacesLastPass, 1Password, Dashlane1Password, Doppler

Why pick each one

Choose KeePassXC if…

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

Choose Yopass if…

  • Very lightweight
  • No persistent database needed
Yopass details

Frequently asked questions

Is KeePassXC or Yopass 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 Yopass free and open-source?

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

Can I run KeePassXC and Yopass with Docker?

KeePassXC: check the project docs for container support. Yopass: yes.

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