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Passky Server vs Psono

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 PS Psono Self-hosted password manager for teams
FeaturePassky ServerPsono
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguagePHPPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker
GitHub stars★ 243★ 700
First released20212017
ReplacesLastPass, Bitwarden1Password, LastPass

Why pick each one

Choose Passky Server if…

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

Choose Psono if…

  • Strong sharing controls
  • Enterprise auth support
  • Open source
Psono details

Frequently asked questions

Is Passky Server or Psono better?

Neither is universally better. Psono 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 Passky Server and Psono free and open-source?

Yes. Passky Server is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Psono under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Passky Server and Psono with Docker?

Passky Server: yes. Psono: yes.

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