Passman is a free, open-source password manager for credentials hosted on your own Nextcloud or ownCloud instance. It supports multiple vaults, and vault keys are not sent to the server. Credentials are encrypted client-side with 256-bit AES, with additional server-side encryption described by the maker. Users can add custom credential fields, generate one-time passwords, and analyze password strength. Credentials can be shared internally or by link, unless an administrator disables sharing. Passman offers a web interface, a native Android app, and browser extensions for Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Its REST API v2 covers vaults, credentials, and authentication, although the reference is described as slightly outdated. Users can export vaults to CSV or JSON using the vault password; administrators can back up or restore instances, users, or vaults with OCC commands. Experimental import sources include KeePass, LastPass, DashLane, ZOHO, Clipperz.is, EnPass, and ocPasswords. The project lists SQLite, MySQL or MariaDB, and PostgreSQL support and uses the AGPL-3.0 license. Its stable listing shows version 2.6.3 for Nextcloud 34 and 35.
Who it is for
Passman suits individuals or organizations that can host their own Nextcloud or ownCloud instance and want control over credential storage. Its admin backup tools and optional sharing controls may also suit teams using those platforms.
What is good
- Free and open source under AGPL-3.0.
- Vault keys are not sent to the server.
- Client-side 256-bit AES encryption.
- Supports custom fields and one-time passwords.
- Vault exports are available as CSV or JSON.
What to know first
- Sharing may be disabled by an administrator.
- Import sources are experimental.
- REST API reference is slightly outdated.
- Stable listing names Nextcloud 34 and 35.
Verdict
Passman offers credential management tied to self-hosted Nextcloud or ownCloud, with vaults, encryption, and export tools. Its compatibility and experimental imports are worth checking against your setup.
Passman plans and pricing
All plansCompared on password managers
- Free plan
- Yes
- Approval workflows
- Yes
- Mobile apps
- No
- Payroll integrations
- No
- Employee self-service
- Yes
