pass vs Passit
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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pass
The standard Unix password manager built on GPG and git
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Passit
Self-hosted password manager with browser extensions
| Feature | pass | Passit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Shell | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,200 | ★ 200 |
| First released | 2012 | 2016 |
| Replaces | 1Password, LastPass | LastPass, 1Password |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is pass or Passit better?
Neither is universally better. pass has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are pass and Passit free and open-source?
Yes. pass is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Passit under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run pass and Passit with Docker?
pass: check the project docs for container support. Passit: yes.