Password Safe vs Psono
Password Safe
pwsafe.orgPsono
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| Figure | Password Safe | Psono |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · Password Managers | 7.6 (#71) | 9.1 (#10) |
| Encryption | The FAQ says Password Safe uses the Twofish algorithm with a 256-bit key. | Psono describes using Curve25519 and Salsa20 via NaCl, with scrypt for password derivation. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The site directs Windows and Linux support questions to its project contact and directs users of independently maintained Android and iOS clones to their respective support links. | Psono directs customers who need professional support or SLAs to contact the company for a quote. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Linux | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,Chrome,Firefox,Edge |
Plans
Psono
- Open SourcePriced on request
- Open SourcePrice not published
- BasicPriced on request
- BasicPrice not published
- Business€2.50 a month
- Community EditionFree
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
In their own words
Password Safe
Password Safe has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Psono
Psono is an open-source password manager for storing credentials and sharing them with a team in encrypted form. It can be self-hosted, with its server and clients available free for on-premises hosting. Vault data is encrypted in the browser before it is stored on a server. Psono describes its cryptography as Curve25519 and Salsa20 via NaCl, with scrypt for password derivation, and says it uses layered transport security including HTTPS with TLS 1.2. Vault tools include password capture and autofill, generation, secure notes, bookmarks, offline access, import and export, and secret history. Teams can group users and shared items, use role-based access, and restrict permissions on shared items. Multifactor options include YubiKey, Duo, TOTP apps, and FIDO WebAuthn passkeys. It supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Enterprise Edition adds LDAP, SAML, and OIDC integrations, REST-call audit logging, and policies for two-factor authentication or restricting exports and recovery. The pricing note lists a free plan and paid service from €2.50/user/mo (annual); the Business plan lists €2.50 a month, billed annually, with a 25-user minimum.