# Psono: Free Open Source Alternative to Dashlane, Enpass, Proton Pass

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/psono
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Psono (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Dashlane, Enpass, Proton Pass. Team-focused password manager with client-side encryption, SAML, LDAP, audit logs, and compliance policies. Self-host on your own servers or use as SaaS.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Psono
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://psono.com
- **GitHub Repository**: https://gitlab.com/esaqa/psono/psono-server
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 104
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://gitlab.com/esaqa/psono/psono-server or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Dashlane.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (3)
Replacing these paid tools with Psono saves up to $18/mo ($216/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Dashlane](https://caniforkit.com/dashlane) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Dashlane vs Psono](https://caniforkit.com/vs/dashlane-vs-psono) |
| [Enpass](https://caniforkit.com/enpass) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Enpass vs Psono](https://caniforkit.com/vs/enpass-vs-psono) |
| [Proton Pass](https://caniforkit.com/proton-pass) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Proton Pass vs Psono](https://caniforkit.com/vs/proton-pass-vs-psono) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Psono free and open source?
Psono is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Team-focused password manager with client-side encryption, SAML, LDAP, audit logs, and compliance policies. Self-host on your own servers or use as SaaS.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Psono?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Dashlane.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)