One-Time Secret vs Browserpass
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted password managers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
One-Time Secret
Share sensitive credentials with self-destructing links
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Browserpass
Browser extension front-end for the pass manager
| Feature | One-Time Secret | Browserpass |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | MIT | ISC |
| Language | Ruby | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,894 | ★ 1,009 |
| First released | 2012 | 2016 |
| Replaces | 1Password, Doppler | LastPass extension, 1Password extension |
Why pick each one
Choose One-Time Secret if…
- Great for one-off credential sharing
- Easy to self-host
Choose Browserpass if…
- Released under the ISC license
- Active community (1k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is One-Time Secret or Browserpass better?
One-Time Secret is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Browserpass if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are One-Time Secret and Browserpass free and open-source?
Yes. One-Time Secret is licensed under MIT and Browserpass under ISC. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run One-Time Secret and Browserpass with Docker?
One-Time Secret: yes. Browserpass: check the project docs for container support.