Passit 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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FeaturePassitNextcloud Passwords
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePythonPHP
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 200★ 248
First released20162018
ReplacesLastPass, 1PasswordLastPass, Bitwarden

Why pick each one

Choose Passit if…

  • Simple sharing model
  • Open and auditable
Passit details

Choose Nextcloud Passwords if…

  • Integrates with Nextcloud
  • Strong feature set
Nextcloud Passwords details

Frequently asked questions

Is Passit or Nextcloud Passwords better?

Nextcloud Passwords is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Passit if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Passit and Nextcloud Passwords free and open-source?

Yes. Passit is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Passwords under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Passit and Nextcloud Passwords with Docker?

Passit: yes. Nextcloud Passwords: yes.

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