Passbolt vs Yopass
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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Yopass
Securely share secrets with encrypted one-time links
| Feature | Passbolt | Yopass |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,056 | ★ 3,052 |
| First released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Replaces | 1Password, LastPass | 1Password, Doppler |
Why pick each one
Choose Passbolt if…
- Built for team sharing
- Strong encryption model
- Good admin controls
Frequently asked questions
Is Passbolt or Yopass better?
Neither is universally better. Passbolt has the larger community, while Yopass is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Passbolt and Yopass free and open-source?
Yes. Passbolt is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Yopass under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Passbolt and Yopass with Docker?
Passbolt: yes. Yopass: yes.