Knox vs LessPass
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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Knox
Service for storing and rotating application secrets
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LessPass
Stateless password manager that derives passwords on demand
| Feature | Knox | LessPass |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,268 | ★ 6,050 |
| First released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Replaces | HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager | 1Password, LastPass |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Knox or LessPass better?
LessPass is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Knox if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Knox and LessPass free and open-source?
Yes. Knox is licensed under Apache-2.0 and LessPass under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Knox and LessPass with Docker?
Knox: yes. LessPass: yes.