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Passky Server vs Mozilla SOPS

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 MO Mozilla SOPS Encrypt secrets in config files for version control
FeaturePassky ServerMozilla SOPS
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseGPL-3.0MPL-2.0
LanguagePHPGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metalbinary, source
GitHub stars★ 243★ 22,713
First released20212015
ReplacesLastPass, BitwardenAWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault

Why pick each one

Choose Passky Server if…

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

Choose Mozilla SOPS if…

  • Keeps secrets in version control safely
  • No server to run
Mozilla SOPS details

Frequently asked questions

Is Passky Server or Mozilla SOPS better?

Neither is universally better. Mozilla SOPS 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 Mozilla SOPS free and open-source?

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

Can I run Passky Server and Mozilla SOPS with Docker?

Passky Server: yes. Mozilla SOPS: check the project docs for container support.

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