TeamPass vs HashiCorp Vault
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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TeamPass
Collaborative password manager for teams
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HashiCorp Vault
Secrets management and data protection for infrastructure
| Feature | TeamPass | HashiCorp Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BUSL-1.1 |
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,819 | ★ 36,086 |
| First released | 2010 | 2015 |
| Replaces | LastPass, 1Password | AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault |
Why pick each one
Choose HashiCorp Vault if…
- Industry standard for secrets
- Powerful policy engine
Frequently asked questions
Is TeamPass or HashiCorp Vault better?
Neither is universally better. HashiCorp Vault has the larger community, while TeamPass is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are TeamPass and HashiCorp Vault free and open-source?
Yes. TeamPass is licensed under GPL-3.0 and HashiCorp Vault under BUSL-1.1. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run TeamPass and HashiCorp Vault with Docker?
TeamPass: yes. HashiCorp Vault: yes.