# Passpie

Passpie is a Password Management product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

A command-line password manager that encrypts credentials using GnuPG and stores them in YAML files with git synchronization support.

Checked October 2026.

## What is Passpie?

Passpie is a command-line password management tool that provides terminal-based credential storage and management capabilities.

The tool uses a master passphrase system to decrypt stored login credentials and offers clipboard integration for password copying. Password data is encrypted using GnuPG encryption and stored in YAML text file format.

Key features include:
- Terminal-based interface with colorful and configurable display options
- Git repository synchronization for password database backup and sharing
- Password state monitoring and health checking capabilities
- Cross-platform compatibility across Linux, OSX, and Windows systems
- YAML-based storage format for human-readable password files
- GnuPG encryption for securing stored credentials

The tool is designed for users who prefer command-line interfaces for password management and require encrypted storage with version control capabilities.

Tags: Password Management, Security Tools

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Protect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-protect-program-small-team): helps you prevent attacks and keep data safe.

## Quick facts

- Category: [IAM](https://cybersectools.com/categories/iam) · [Password Management](https://cybersectools.com/categories/password-mgmt)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 921
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best IAM Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-iam-solutions).

## Passpie FAQ

### What is Passpie?

Passpie is a product in the Password Management category. It covers Password Management and Security Tools.

### What is the pricing for Passpie?

Passpie is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/marcwebbie/passpie/.

### What are alternatives to Passpie?

Alternatives to Passpie listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Securden Enterprise Password Manager](https://cybersectools.com/tools/securden-enterprise-password-manager) - Enterprise password vault for IT teams with centralized storage and sharing (Commercial)
2. [PassBolt](https://cybersectools.com/tools/passbolt) - An open-source credential management platform that provides end-to-end encrypted password sharing and storage capabilities for organizations. (Commercial)
3. [Keeper Enterprise](https://cybersectools.com/tools/keeper-enterprise) - Enterprise password management with zero-trust and zero-knowledge encryption (Commercial)
4. [SaltyCloud Stache](https://cybersectools.com/tools/saltycloud-stache) - Cloud-based credential manager for secure storage and escrow of passwords & certs (Commercial)
5. [Soffid Password Manager](https://cybersectools.com/tools/soffid-password-manager) - Enterprise password manager for secure credential storage and sharing (Commercial)

Compare all Passpie alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/passpie](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/passpie)

### What deployment and organization size does Passpie fit?

Passpie is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups and small businesses. It is free.

## Compare Passpie with similar solutions

- [Passpie vs Securden Enterprise Password Manager](https://cybersectools.com/compare/passpie-vs-securden-enterprise-password-manager)
- [Passpie vs PassBolt](https://cybersectools.com/compare/passbolt-vs-passpie)
- [Passpie vs Keeper Enterprise](https://cybersectools.com/compare/keeper-enterprise-vs-passpie)

All alternatives to Passpie: [/alternatives/passpie](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/passpie)

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