OpenBao vs Padloc
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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OpenBao
Open-source secrets management forked from Vault
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Padloc
Modern open-source password manager
| Feature | OpenBao | Padloc |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,961 | ★ 2,924 |
| First released | 2024 | 2016 |
| Replaces | AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault | 1Password, LastPass |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenBao or Padloc better?
Neither is universally better. OpenBao has the larger community, while Padloc is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenBao and Padloc free and open-source?
Yes. OpenBao is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Padloc under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenBao and Padloc with Docker?
OpenBao: yes. Padloc: yes.