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KeeWeb vs pass

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 PA pass The standard Unix password manager built on GPG and git
FeatureKeeWebpass
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseMITGPL-2.0
LanguageHTMLShell
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB32 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metalbare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 12,977★ 4,200
First released20152012
ReplacesLastPass, 1Password1Password, LastPass

Why pick each one

Choose KeeWeb if…

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

Choose pass if…

  • Simple and transparent storage
  • Composes well with other tools
pass details

Frequently asked questions

Is KeeWeb or pass better?

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

Are KeeWeb and pass free and open-source?

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

Can I run KeeWeb and pass with Docker?

KeeWeb: yes. pass: check the project docs for container support.

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