Padloc vs Rubywarden
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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Rubywarden
Experimental Ruby implementation of the Bitwarden API
| Feature | Padloc | Rubywarden |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,924 | ★ 589 |
| First released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Replaces | 1Password, LastPass | Bitwarden, 1Password |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Padloc or Rubywarden 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 Rubywarden free and open-source?
Yes. Padloc is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Rubywarden under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Padloc and Rubywarden with Docker?
Padloc: yes. Rubywarden: check the project docs for container support.