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KeeWeb vs OpenBao

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 OP OpenBao Open-source secrets management forked from Vault
FeatureKeeWebOpenBao
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseMITMPL-2.0
LanguageHTMLGo
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, kubernetes, binary
GitHub stars★ 12,977★ 6,961
First released20152024
ReplacesLastPass, 1PasswordAWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault

Why pick each one

Choose KeeWeb if…

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

Choose OpenBao if…

  • MPL-2.0 licensed
  • Compatible with Vault tooling
OpenBao details

Frequently asked questions

Is KeeWeb or OpenBao better?

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

Are KeeWeb and OpenBao free and open-source?

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

Can I run KeeWeb and OpenBao with Docker?

KeeWeb: yes. OpenBao: yes.

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