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Psono 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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PS Psono Self-hosted password manager for teams VS MO Mozilla SOPS Encrypt secrets in config files for version control
FeaturePsonoMozilla SOPS
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseApache-2.0MPL-2.0
LanguagePythonGo
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB64 MB
Deploymentdockerbinary, source
GitHub stars★ 700★ 22,713
First released20172015
Replaces1Password, LastPassAWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault

Why pick each one

Choose Psono if…

  • Strong sharing controls
  • Enterprise auth support
  • Open source
Psono details

Choose Mozilla SOPS if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Psono or Mozilla SOPS better?

Neither is universally better. Mozilla SOPS has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Psono and Mozilla SOPS free and open-source?

Yes. Psono is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Mozilla SOPS under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Psono and Mozilla SOPS with Docker?

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

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