OpenBao vs TeamPass
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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TeamPass
Collaborative password manager for teams
| Feature | OpenBao | TeamPass |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ★ 1,819 |
| First released | 2024 | 2010 |
| Replaces | AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault | LastPass, 1Password |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenBao or TeamPass better?
Neither is universally better. OpenBao has the larger community, while TeamPass is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenBao and TeamPass free and open-source?
Yes. OpenBao is licensed under MPL-2.0 and TeamPass under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenBao and TeamPass with Docker?
OpenBao: yes. TeamPass: yes.