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Passky Server 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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PA Passky Server Simple, lightweight and open-source password manager backend VS NE Nextcloud Passwords Encrypted password manager app for Nextcloud servers
FeaturePassky ServerNextcloud Passwords
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 243★ 248
First released20212018
ReplacesLastPass, BitwardenLastPass, Bitwarden

Why pick each one

Choose Passky Server if…

  • Very easy to set up
  • Minimal footprint
Passky Server details

Choose Nextcloud Passwords if…

  • Integrates with Nextcloud
  • Strong feature set
Nextcloud Passwords details

Frequently asked questions

Is Passky Server or Nextcloud Passwords better?

Neither is universally better. Nextcloud Passwords has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Passky Server and Nextcloud Passwords free and open-source?

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

Can I run Passky Server and Nextcloud Passwords with Docker?

Passky Server: yes. Nextcloud Passwords: yes.

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