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KeeWeb vs Passwork Community

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 Passwork Community Collaborative password vault for small teams and businesses
FeatureKeeWebPasswork Community
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageHTMLPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 12,977★ 994
First released20152013
ReplacesLastPass, 1Password1Password Teams, Keeper

Why pick each one

Choose KeeWeb if…

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

Choose Passwork Community if…

  • Good for organizations
  • Detailed access control
Passwork Community details

Frequently asked questions

Is KeeWeb or Passwork Community better?

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

Are KeeWeb and Passwork Community free and open-source?

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

Can I run KeeWeb and Passwork Community with Docker?

KeeWeb: yes. Passwork Community: yes.

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