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KeeWeb vs Nextcloud Passwords

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 NE Nextcloud Passwords Encrypted password manager app for Nextcloud servers
FeatureKeeWebNextcloud Passwords
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageHTMLPHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 12,977★ 248
First released20152018
ReplacesLastPass, 1PasswordLastPass, Bitwarden

Why pick each one

Choose KeeWeb if…

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

Choose Nextcloud Passwords if…

  • Integrates with Nextcloud
  • Strong feature set
Nextcloud Passwords details

Frequently asked questions

Is KeeWeb or Nextcloud Passwords 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 Nextcloud Passwords free and open-source?

Yes. KeeWeb is licensed under MIT and Nextcloud Passwords under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run KeeWeb and Nextcloud Passwords with Docker?

KeeWeb: yes. Nextcloud Passwords: yes.

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