pass-otp vs Psono
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted password managers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
pass-otp
One-time-password extension for the pass manager
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Psono
Self-hosted password manager for teams
| Feature | pass-otp | Psono |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Shell | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,485 | ★ 700 |
| First released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Authy, 1Password | 1Password, LastPass |
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 pass-otp or Psono better?
Neither is universally better. pass-otp has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are pass-otp and Psono free and open-source?
Yes. pass-otp is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Psono under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run pass-otp and Psono with Docker?
pass-otp: check the project docs for container support. Psono: yes.