Nextcloud Passwords vs Rubywarden
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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Nextcloud Passwords
Encrypted password manager app for Nextcloud servers
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Rubywarden
Experimental Ruby implementation of the Bitwarden API
| Feature | Nextcloud Passwords | Rubywarden |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 248 | ★ 589 |
| First released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Replaces | LastPass, Bitwarden | Bitwarden, 1Password |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Passwords if…
- Integrates with Nextcloud
- Strong feature set
Frequently asked questions
Is Nextcloud Passwords or Rubywarden better?
Neither is universally better. Rubywarden has the larger community, while Nextcloud Passwords is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Nextcloud Passwords and Rubywarden free and open-source?
Yes. Nextcloud Passwords is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Rubywarden under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nextcloud Passwords and Rubywarden with Docker?
Nextcloud Passwords: yes. Rubywarden: check the project docs for container support.