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Nextcloud Passwords vs Spectre

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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NE Nextcloud Passwords Encrypted password manager app for Nextcloud servers VS SP Spectre Stateless password manager that derives passwords on demand
FeatureNextcloud PasswordsSpectre
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguagePHPC
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metalbinary, source
GitHub stars★ 248★ 200
First released20182012
ReplacesLastPass, Bitwarden1Password, LastPass

Why pick each one

Choose Nextcloud Passwords if…

  • Integrates with Nextcloud
  • Strong feature set
Nextcloud Passwords details

Choose Spectre if…

  • Nothing to back up
  • Stateless by design
Spectre details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nextcloud Passwords or Spectre better?

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

Are Nextcloud Passwords and Spectre free and open-source?

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

Can I run Nextcloud Passwords and Spectre with Docker?

Nextcloud Passwords: yes. Spectre: check the project docs for container support.

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