Passbolt vs Passky Server
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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Passbolt
Open-source password manager built for teams
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Passky Server
Simple, lightweight and open-source password manager backend
| Feature | Passbolt | Passky Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,056 | ★ 243 |
| First released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Replaces | 1Password, LastPass | LastPass, Bitwarden |
Why pick each one
Choose Passbolt if…
- Built for team sharing
- Strong encryption model
- Good admin controls
Frequently asked questions
Is Passbolt or Passky Server better?
Neither is universally better. Passbolt has the larger community, while Passky Server is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Passbolt and Passky Server free and open-source?
Yes. Passbolt is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Passky Server under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Passbolt and Passky Server with Docker?
Passbolt: yes. Passky Server: yes.