Rubywarden 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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FeatureRubywardenYopass
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageRubyGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM128 MB64 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, kubernetes, binary
GitHub stars★ 589★ 3,052
First released20172016
ReplacesBitwarden, 1Password1Password, Doppler

Why pick each one

Choose Rubywarden if…

  • Simple personal deployment
  • Compatible with Bitwarden apps
Rubywarden details

Choose Yopass if…

  • Very lightweight
  • No persistent database needed
Yopass details

Frequently asked questions

Is Rubywarden or Yopass better?

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

Are Rubywarden and Yopass free and open-source?

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

Can I run Rubywarden and Yopass with Docker?

Rubywarden: check the project docs for container support. Yopass: yes.

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