pass vs Nextcloud Passwords
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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Nextcloud Passwords
Encrypted password manager app for Nextcloud servers
| Feature | pass | Nextcloud Passwords |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Shell | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,200 | ★ 248 |
| First released | 2012 | 2018 |
| Replaces | 1Password, LastPass | LastPass, Bitwarden |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Passwords if…
- Integrates with Nextcloud
- Strong feature set
Frequently asked questions
Is pass or Nextcloud Passwords better?
Neither is universally better. pass has the larger community, while Nextcloud Passwords is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are pass and Nextcloud Passwords free and open-source?
Yes. pass is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Nextcloud Passwords under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run pass and Nextcloud Passwords with Docker?
pass: check the project docs for container support. Nextcloud Passwords: yes.