Nextcloud Passwords vs Vaultwarden
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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Vaultwarden
Lightweight Bitwarden-compatible password server
| Feature | Nextcloud Passwords | Vaultwarden |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 248 | ★ 65,100 |
| First released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Replaces | LastPass, Bitwarden | 1Password, LastPass, Dashlane |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Passwords if…
- Integrates with Nextcloud
- Strong feature set
Choose Vaultwarden if…
- Extremely lightweight
- Works with official apps
- Easy to deploy
Frequently asked questions
Is Nextcloud Passwords or Vaultwarden better?
Neither is universally better. Vaultwarden has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Nextcloud Passwords and Vaultwarden free and open-source?
Yes. Nextcloud Passwords is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Vaultwarden under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nextcloud Passwords and Vaultwarden with Docker?
Nextcloud Passwords: yes. Vaultwarden: yes.