Psono vs Yopass

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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FeaturePsonoYopass
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguagePythonGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB64 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, kubernetes, binary
GitHub stars★ 700★ 3,052
First released20172016
Replaces1Password, LastPass1Password, Doppler

Why pick each one

Choose Psono if…

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

Choose Yopass if…

  • Very lightweight
  • No persistent database needed
Yopass details

Frequently asked questions

Is Psono or Yopass better?

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

Are Psono and Yopass free and open-source?

Yes. Psono is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Yopass under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Psono and Yopass with Docker?

Psono: yes. Yopass: yes.

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