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KeeWeb vs Passky Server

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 Passky Server Simple, lightweight and open-source password manager backend
FeatureKeeWebPassky Server
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageHTMLPHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 12,977★ 243
First released20152021
ReplacesLastPass, 1PasswordLastPass, Bitwarden

Why pick each one

Choose KeeWeb if…

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

Choose Passky Server if…

  • Very easy to set up
  • Minimal footprint
Passky Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is KeeWeb or Passky Server better?

Neither is universally better. KeeWeb has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are KeeWeb and Passky Server free and open-source?

Yes. KeeWeb is licensed under MIT and Passky Server under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run KeeWeb and Passky Server with Docker?

KeeWeb: yes. Passky Server: yes.

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