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KeeWeb vs Gopass JSONAPI

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 GO Gopass JSONAPI Native messaging bridge for the gopass manager
FeatureKeeWebGopass JSONAPI
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageHTMLGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metalbinary, source
GitHub stars★ 12,977★ 72
First released20152020
ReplacesLastPass, 1Password1Password CLI, Bitwarden CLI

Why pick each one

Choose KeeWeb if…

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

Choose Gopass JSONAPI if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Written in Go
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Gopass JSONAPI details

Frequently asked questions

Is KeeWeb or Gopass JSONAPI better?

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

Are KeeWeb and Gopass JSONAPI free and open-source?

Yes. KeeWeb is licensed under MIT and Gopass JSONAPI under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run KeeWeb and Gopass JSONAPI with Docker?

KeeWeb: yes. Gopass JSONAPI: check the project docs for container support.

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