# Psono

> Psono is a company-focused password manager you self-host with Docker and PostgreSQL, or use as SaaS. The server (Community Edition) is Apache-2.0 and developed on GitLab; the GitHub repo is a mirror, so its star count understates use. Vault data is encrypted client-side and can be shared with teammates. The vendor says all business features are free up to 10 users; the Enterprise Edition adds features such as a gateway. Small installs need about 1 CPU and 1 GB RAM for the server plus a database VM. No third-party audit report found.

- Repository: https://github.com/psono/psono-server
- Official docs: https://doc.psono.com/admin/installation/install-preparation.html
- Checked: 2026-10-15

## What it replaces
- 1Password: Password vault with autofill, Vault sync across devices, Family and team password sharing (partial). Self-hosted team vault with sharing and browser extensions. Feature parity not checked.
- Keeper: Password vault and autofill, Vault sync across devices, Shared passwords and vaults (partial). Password filling, device sync and secure sharing cover core vault work; Keeper enterprise policy controls, reporting and breach monitoring are not assumed.

## Facts, with sources

| Question | Status | Answer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs on my machine? | Confirmed | Self-hosted (Docker) or SaaS | https://psono.com/ | 2026-10-15 |
| Code licence | Confirmed | Apache-2.0 (server, Community Edition) | https://github.com/psono/psono-server/blob/master/LICENSE.md | 2026-10-15 |
| Model weights licence | Confirmed | No separate model weights | https://github.com/psono/psono-server#readme | 2026-10-15 |
| Commercial use | Confirmed | Yes, Apache-2.0 server; Enterprise Edition features are separately licensed | https://github.com/psono/psono-server/blob/master/LICENSE.md | 2026-10-15 |
| Paid services needed? | Partial | None required; business features free up to 10 users, Enterprise Edition paid beyond that | https://psono.com/ | 2026-10-15 |
| Hardware | Confirmed | Under 100 users, server VM with 1 CPU and 1 GB RAM plus a database VM with 1 CPU and 1.5 GB RAM | https://doc.psono.com/admin/installation/install-preparation.html | 2026-10-15 |
| Operating systems | Partial | Docker server with PostgreSQL; web client and browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Brave; mobile apps | https://doc.psono.com/admin/installation/install-preparation.html | 2026-10-15 |
| Setup effort | Confirmed | Medium; Docker, PostgreSQL, reverse proxy and a domain | https://doc.psono.com/admin/installation/install-preparation.html | 2026-10-15 |

GitHub: 109 stars, 20 forks, last push 2026-10-13, archived: no.
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