OpenBao 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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OpenBao
Open-source secrets management forked from Vault
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Passwork Community
Collaborative password vault for small teams and businesses
| Feature | OpenBao | Passwork Community |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,961 | ★ 994 |
| First released | 2024 | 2013 |
| Replaces | AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault | 1Password Teams, Keeper |
Why pick each one
Choose Passwork Community if…
- Good for organizations
- Detailed access control
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenBao or Passwork Community better?
Neither is universally better. OpenBao has the larger community, while Passwork Community is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenBao and Passwork Community free and open-source?
Yes. OpenBao is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Passwork Community under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenBao and Passwork Community with Docker?
OpenBao: yes. Passwork Community: yes.