Padloc vs pass-otp
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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Padloc
Modern open-source password manager
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pass-otp
One-time-password extension for the pass manager
| Feature | Padloc | pass-otp |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Shell |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 32 MB |
| Deployment | docker | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,924 | ★ 1,485 |
| First released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Replaces | 1Password, LastPass | Authy, 1Password |
Why pick each one
Choose pass-otp if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Active community (1.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in Shell
- Tiny footprint — runs in 32 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Padloc or pass-otp better?
Neither is universally better. Padloc has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Padloc and pass-otp free and open-source?
Yes. Padloc is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and pass-otp under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Padloc and pass-otp with Docker?
Padloc: yes. pass-otp: check the project docs for container support.