Authelia vs KeeWeb
| Tagline | Self-hosted authentication server with TOTP, WebAuthn, and SSO | Web and desktop KeePass-compatible password manager you can host yourself |
| Category | Password Managers & Secrets | Password Managers & Secrets |
| Replaces | 1Password, HashiCorp Vault | LastPass, 1Password, Dashlane |
| GitHub stars | 29k | 13k |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Self-host difficulty | 3/5 Moderate | 2/5 Easy |
| Deploy options | Docker Docker Compose Kubernetes Manual | Docker Manual |
| Managed hosting | ||
| Last updated | yesterday | 4 months ago |
| View repo | View repo |
Where each falls short
The honest trade-offs — what you give up with each, versus the proprietary tools they replace.
Authelia
- Not a password vault; does not store or generate passwords for websites
- Requires a reverse proxy to function; no standalone mode
- LDAP/AD integration configuration is complex for non-enterprise users
KeeWeb
- Project activity has slowed significantly; few recent releases
- No built-in multi-user/team server — syncing relies on external storage (WebDAV/cloud) with no central access control
- Browser autofill and mobile support are weaker than commercial managers
- It is a client over KeePass files, not a true server platform with sharing/policies
Bottom line
Choose KeeWeb if you want the lower-effort setup; choose Authelia for the larger community and ecosystem. Authelia has seen more recent development. Open each guide below for deploy steps and the full feature gap.