Nextcloud Passwords vs HashiCorp Vault
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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HashiCorp Vault
Secrets management and data protection for infrastructure
| Feature | Nextcloud Passwords | HashiCorp Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | BUSL-1.1 |
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 248 | ★ 36,086 |
| First released | 2018 | 2015 |
| Replaces | LastPass, Bitwarden | AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Passwords if…
- Integrates with Nextcloud
- Strong feature set
Choose HashiCorp Vault if…
- Industry standard for secrets
- Powerful policy engine
Frequently asked questions
Is Nextcloud Passwords or HashiCorp Vault better?
Neither is universally better. HashiCorp Vault 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 HashiCorp Vault free and open-source?
Yes. Nextcloud Passwords is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and HashiCorp Vault under BUSL-1.1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nextcloud Passwords and HashiCorp Vault with Docker?
Nextcloud Passwords: yes. HashiCorp Vault: yes.