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Padloc 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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PA Padloc Modern open-source password manager VS TE TeamPass Collaborative password manager for teams
FeaturePadlocTeamPass
Deploy effortUnder-an-hour setupUnder-an-hour setup
Health score18 · At risk85 · Excellent
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptPHP
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 2,923★ 1,828
First released20162010
Replaces1Password, LastPassLastPass, 1Password

What are Padloc and TeamPass?

Padloc

Padloc is a modern, open-source password manager with a clean interface and end-to-end encryption, offering a self-hostable server. It targets individuals and small teams. It is deployed via Docker.

  • End-to-end encryption
  • Clean modern interface
  • Self-hostable server
  • Organizations and sharing

Read the full Padloc guide →

TeamPass

TeamPass is a collaborative password manager that lets teams store and share credentials with granular access rights. It targets IT teams managing shared passwords. It is deployed via Docker or a PHP stack.

  • Granular access control
  • Folder-based credential organization
  • LDAP integration
  • Audit logging

Read the full TeamPass guide →

Padloc vs TeamPass: key differences

Padloc is written in JavaScript, while TeamPass is built with PHP. Licensing differs — AGPL-3.0 for Padloc versus GPL-3.0 for TeamPass. TeamPass is the more established project (first released 2010), while Padloc arrived in 2016.

Why pick each one

Choose Padloc if…

  • Polished UI
  • Open source
  • Cross-platform

Watch out for

  • Smaller ecosystem
  • Slower development pace
Padloc details

Choose TeamPass if…

  • Good for shared team passwords
  • Detailed permissions
  • Mature

Watch out for

  • Dated interface
  • Configuration is involved
TeamPass details

Frequently asked questions

Is Padloc or TeamPass 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 TeamPass free and open-source?

Yes. Padloc is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and TeamPass under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Padloc and TeamPass with Docker?

Padloc: yes. TeamPass: yes.

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