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KeeWeb vs Knox

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 KeeWeb Web-based client for KeePass databases VS KN Knox Service for storing and rotating application secrets
FeatureKeeWebKnox
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageHTMLGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 12,977★ 1,268
First released20152016
ReplacesLastPass, 1PasswordHashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager

Why pick each one

Choose KeeWeb if…

  • Works with KeePass files
  • No server database
  • Cross-platform
KeeWeb details

Choose Knox if…

  • Battle-tested at Pinterest
  • Simple Go service
Knox details

Frequently asked questions

Is KeeWeb or Knox better?

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

Are KeeWeb and Knox free and open-source?

Yes. KeeWeb is licensed under MIT and Knox under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run KeeWeb and Knox with Docker?

KeeWeb: yes. Knox: yes.

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