# psono

Source: https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/password-management/psono/
Last updated: 2026-06-19
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## Overview

Psono is an open-source, self-hosted [password manager](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/password-management/) for teams, founded in 2017 in Munich. It offers granular access controls, API access, and enterprise features in paid tiers, appealing to European organizations that prefer open, EU-based tooling.

## What it is good at

Self-hosting and open-source transparency are the core strengths, paired with granular sharing and role-based access suited to teams. An API supports automation, the EU base and open code appeal to privacy-conscious organizations, and the community edition is free to run for organizations with the operational capacity. It supports SSO, two-factor methods, and a documented API, making it a credible fit for engineering teams that want automation and EU control together.

## Where it falls short

As a smaller project, the UX and ecosystem trail larger managers, mobile and browser experiences are less refined, and the support footprint is limited compared with major vendors. Getting enterprise features means paid tiers, and self-hosting puts operational and security responsibility on you.

## Pricing

Free open-source community edition; paid enterprise tiers add features and support. Compare with the [TCO calculator](https://startwithidentity.com/tools/tco-calculator/).

## Best for, and who should look elsewhere

Choose Psono when a team wants a self-hosted, open-source manager with granular access and EU roots. For a friendlier all-rounder see [Bitwarden](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/password-management/bitwarden/); for OpenPGP sharing see [Passbolt](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/password-management/passbolt/); for a Bitwarden-compatible server see [Vaultwarden](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/password-management/vaultwarden/).

## Bottom line

A solid self-hosted, open-source team manager for organizations that value control over polish. Look elsewhere if you need polished consumer apps or a large vendor support organization.