Vaultwarden 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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Vaultwarden
Lightweight Bitwarden-compatible password server
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Yopass
Securely share secrets with encrypted one-time links
| Feature | Vaultwarden | Yopass |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Rust | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 65,100 | ★ 3,052 |
| First released | 2018 | 2016 |
| Replaces | 1Password, LastPass, Dashlane | 1Password, Doppler |
Why pick each one
Choose Vaultwarden if…
- Extremely lightweight
- Works with official apps
- Easy to deploy
Frequently asked questions
Is Vaultwarden or Yopass better?
Neither is universally better. Vaultwarden has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Vaultwarden and Yopass free and open-source?
Yes. Vaultwarden is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Yopass under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Vaultwarden and Yopass with Docker?
Vaultwarden: yes. Yopass: yes.