Mozilla SOPS vs Spectre
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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Mozilla SOPS
Encrypt secrets in config files for version control
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Spectre
Stateless password manager that derives passwords on demand
| Feature | Mozilla SOPS | Spectre |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 22,713 | ★ 200 |
| First released | 2015 | 2012 |
| Replaces | AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault | 1Password, LastPass |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Mozilla SOPS or Spectre 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 Mozilla SOPS and Spectre free and open-source?
Yes. Mozilla SOPS is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Spectre under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mozilla SOPS and Spectre with Docker?
Mozilla SOPS: check the project docs for container support. Spectre: check the project docs for container support.