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Psono · Vorra, Germany
What it is
Psono is an open-source password manager for storing credentials and sharing them with a team in encrypted form. It can be self-hosted, and its server and clients are available free for on-premises hosting. Vault data is encrypted in the browser before it is stored on a server. Psono describes using Curve25519 and Salsa20 through NaCl, with scrypt for password derivation.
The vault includes password capture and autofill, password generation, secure notes, bookmarks, offline access, import and export, and secret history. Teams can group users and shared items for role-based access, then restrict permissions on shared items. Multifactor options include YubiKey, Duo, TOTP apps such as Google Authenticator, and FIDO WebAuthn passkeys. Enterprise Edition adds LDAP, SAML, and OIDC single sign-on, REST-call audit logging, and policies that can require two-factor authentication or restrict exports and recovery. Psono supports web, desktop, mobile, and browser-extension platforms. The maker, esaqa GmbH, is based in Vorra, Germany. The listed Business plan is €2.50 a month, billed annually, with a minimum of 25 users.
For and against
For
- Vault data is encrypted in the browser before storage.
- Supports offline access and password generation.
- Offers role-based access and item-level permission restrictions.
- Includes YubiKey, TOTP, and passkey MFA options.
- Server and clients are available free for on-premises hosting.
Against
- The listed Business plan requires at least 25 users.
- Enterprise support and SLAs require a quote.
The verdict
Psono combines encrypted credential storage with team sharing, self-hosting, and multiple MFA options. Teams needing enterprise integrations or support should check the plan terms and obtain a quote.
Who it suits
Psono suits individuals or teams seeking an open-source password manager with self-hosting options. Its group permissions and listed enterprise controls may suit organizations managing shared credentials.
Plans and prices
Open Source
Unlimited users
Read 21 Sep 2026 · psono.com
Basic
10 users
Read 21 Sep 2026 · psono.com
Business
Minimum 25 users
Read 21 Sep 2026 · psono.com
Community Edition
Open-source · self-hosted · server and clients available free for on-premises hosting
Read 5 Oct 2026 · psono.com
Enterprise Edition
Enterprise features · professional support or SLAs by quote
Read 5 Oct 2026 · psono.com
On the record
- Business admin controls
- Yespsono.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Client-side encryption
- Psono encrypts vault data in the browser before it is stored on the server.psono.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Company
- The maker is esaqa GmbH, whose company page gives an address in Vorra, Germany; no founding year was stated on the opened page.esaqa.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Psono describes using Curve25519 and Salsa20 via NaCl, with scrypt for password derivation.psono.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Enterprise controls
- Enterprise features include audit logging of REST calls and policies that can require two-factor authentication or disable exports and recovery features.psono.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Infrastructure integrations
- Psono lists local, GCP, AWS, and Azure storage backends for client-side-encrypted files, plus API keys for build pipelines or startup scripts.psono.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The Enterprise Edition lists LDAP, SAML, and OIDC single sign-on integrations.psono.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Multifactor authentication
- Listed MFA options include YubiKey, Duo, TOTP apps such as Google Authenticator, and FIDO WebAuthn/passkeys.psono.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Passkey support
- Yespsono.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Product
- Psono is an open-source, self-hosted password manager for storing credentials and sharing them with a team in encrypted form.psono.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Secure sharing
- Yespsono.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Self-hosting
- Psono says its server and clients are available free for on-premises hosting, and it provides Docker images for its server and web client.psono.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Sharing and access
- Users can share passwords securely, organize users and shares in groups for role-based access control, and restrict permissions on shared items.psono.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Psono directs customers who need professional support or SLAs to contact the company for a quote.psono.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,Chrome,Firefox,Edgepsono.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Transport security
- Psono says it uses client-side encryption, an intermediate transport-encryption layer, and HTTPS with TLS 1.2, with perfect forward secrecy support.psono.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Vault features
- The feature list includes password autofill and capture, password generation, secure notes, bookmarks, offline access, password import and export, and secret history.psono.com · read 5 Oct 2026
