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Psono vs Keeper

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Keeper? Here's how Psono compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Psono. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

Psono
Keeper
What it is
Open-source password manager with zero-knowledge encryption for teams
Enterprise password, secrets and privileged access management platform.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 2011
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency (Frankfurt, Ireland) available for enterprise customers on request.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, FIPS 140-3, PCI DSS
Price from
€2/user/mo
$2.00/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
Yes
No
Ratings
G2 4.7/5 (21) · OMR 4.8/5 (8)
G2 4.6/5 (1,215) · CAPTERRA 4.7/5 (508)
Integrations
Microsoft Azure AD / Entra ID, ADFS, Keycloak, Univention, OpenID Connect (OIDC) +20
SAML 2.0 SSO, SCIM, Active Directory, LDAP, GitHub Actions +9

Where each one wins

Psono

Strengths

  • +End-to-end client-side encryption with open-source transparency
  • +Comprehensive security auditing and robust 2FA/multi-authentication support
  • +Team credential sharing and enterprise integrations (LDAP/Active Directory/SAML)
  • +Cross-platform availability (desktop, web, mobile, browser extensions)
  • +Cost-effective pricing with free Community Edition and low-cost tiers (€2–3/user/month)
  • +Responsive customer support and direct developer accessibility
  • +Smooth deployment for self-hosting via Docker
  • +Flexible onboarding for experienced IT teams

Limitations

  • −Dated and utilitarian user interface, especially in mobile apps
  • −Steeper learning curve for non-technical users
  • −Occasional sync delays in multi-device environments

Keeper

Strengths

  • +Strong encryption and zero-knowledge architecture
  • +Comprehensive feature set for enterprises
  • +Reliable cross-platform performance
  • +Responsive customer support

Limitations

  • −Steep learning curve for advanced features
  • −Pricing can be complex for large teams
  • −Some users report occasional sync delays
  • −Enterprise features require higher-tier plans

Data residency & compliance

Psono
Keeper
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency (Frankfurt, Ireland) available for enterprise customers on request.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
EU-US Data Privacy Framework
DPA
not established
Published →
Sub-processors
Listed →
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Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, FIPS 140-3, PCI DSS

Pricing

Psono

  • Community Edition (Self-Hosted) $0 per instanceOpen-source · Core password management · Unlimited users
  • Enterprise Edition Limited (Self-Hosted) Free up to 10 usersAll enterprise features · Free for up to 10 users
  • Enterprise Edition (Self-Hosted) €2 per user per month, billed annually (min. 25 users)Full enterprise feature set · Minimum 25 users required · Annual billing
  • SaaS Edition (Cloud EE) €3 per user per monthManaged cloud deployment · Annual or monthly billing options · Public demo instance available

Custom SLA contracts and large enterprise quotes available on request.

Keeper

  • Business Starter $2.00 per user/monthBilled annually · Basic admin controls · Secure password sharing
  • Business $3.75 per user/monthBilled annually · Advanced reporting · RBAC and policy enforcement
  • Enterprise On request per user/monthCustom pricing · EU data residency option · KeeperPAM add-on available
  • KeeperPAM On request per user/monthPrivileged access management · Session recording · Tailored to organization

Pricing varies by source; confirm current rates with Keeper. Free 30-day trial available.

Features

Psono

Security & Cryptography
Client-side encryption using NaCl cryptography, Multilayer transport encryption (TLS 1.2 with Salsa20), Encryption at rest for server databases, Cryptographic server pinning
Credential & Secret Management
Password generator, Automatic form autofill and capture, HTTP Basic Auth handling, TOTP authenticator generation
Collaboration & Access Control
End-to-end encrypted password and folder sharing, Anonymous link sharing, Role-based access control (RBAC), User group management and inheritance
Storage & File Security
Client-side encrypted file storage and sharing, Site-affine file storage routing, Multi-backend storage support
Enterprise Administration & Governance
Web-based Admin Portal, Multi-tenant administration and delegated administration, High-availability (HA) cluster support, Server health-check API

Keeper

Vault & Credentials
Encrypted storage for passwords, passkeys, files and secrets, Secure sharing with granular permissions, Cross-device sync and offline access, Auto-fill for web and mobile apps
Administration & Access Control
Central Admin Console for policy enforcement, Two-factor authentication (2FA) and MFA options, Team and role-based access management, Vault transfer and emergency access
Secrets & DevOps
Secrets Manager for infrastructure credentials and API keys, Automated credential rotation, CI/CD pipeline integration, Developer tools (CLI, SDKs, VS Code)
Privileged Access
KeeperPAM for privileged session management, Secure remote access (RDP, SSH, VNC, databases), Session recording and audit trails, Just-in-time (JIT) access
Compliance & Auditing
Audit logging and reporting, SIEM integration for security monitoring, HIPAA, GDPR and other regulatory compliance support, Customizable compliance reports
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