The Passwork Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Passwork in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Passwork
The Insider’s Guide
Password and secrets manager for business, cloud or self-hosted
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among password managers, read from Passwork’s own pages.
Made by Passwork Europe SL · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Passwork’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Passwork’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 5 of the 27 other password managers we grade
Passwork is a business password and secrets manager sold as a cloud service hosted in Germany or as software you run on your own servers. Teams share credentials in vaults with role-based permissions, audit logs and directory integration, and developers can pull secrets through an API, a command-line tool and a Python library.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Passwork, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Directory, SSO and roles take setup by an admin.
- 1
Best for a team password manager you can self-host
SSO and the developer tools need the Advanced plan, and the trial wants a business email.
- 2
Paid plans start at about $3.35 a month for each person
As its pricing page puts it: €3 per user / month (Standard).
- 3
You can try it first
One-month free trial; business email required
- 4
It runs on 6 platforms
Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android, with a browser extension too.
- 5
Shared vaults and roles
Share credentials through vaults with granular permissions, role-based access and a record of who did what.
- 6
Zero-knowledge encryption
The vendor says data is encrypted on the client, so the server never sees it, and is also encrypted in transit and at rest.
- 7
Directory and SSO integration
Supports Active Directory and LDAP, with LDAP group mapping to provision users, and SAML single sign-on.
- 8
A 2.6 GPA, above 5 of 27
That is against the other password managers we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Passwork you would be making a password vault, the last thing anyone should make for themselves. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Passwork at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from €3 per user / month (Standard)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- One-month free trial; business email required
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- Passwork Europe SL, since 2017
- Category
- Password Managers
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for a team password manager you can self-host
Passwork is a team password manager from EUR 3 per user a month, with a one-month trial and apps on every platform. SSO and the developer tools need the Advanced plan, and the trial wants a business email.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Standard is EUR 3 per user a month and Advanced EUR 4.5, around the dearer end of password managers. The page does not say if billing is monthly or yearly. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A one-month free trial that needs a business email; the page does not mention a card. There is no free plan. |
| Features | B | Shared vaults and roles, zero-knowledge encryption, directory and SSO, developer secrets, audit logs and compliance reports. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Directory, SSO and roles take setup by an admin. |
| Platforms and integrations | A | Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and an extension, with Active Directory, LDAP, SAML, Docker, Kubernetes and an SDK. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Passwork is for
- Fits if you want a team vault with roles and audit logs
- Works for IT teams that need SSO and directory sync
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a free plan, because only a one-month trial is offered
- Tight if you use a personal email, as the trial needs a business address
- Watch out: SSO, the CI/CD integration and the Python SDK need the Advanced plan
- Watch out: the self-hosted edition is licensed separately, with a yearly maintenance renewal
- Watch out: the cloud page does not say whether EUR 3 and EUR 4.5 are billed monthly or yearly
Good to know
Good for
- Businesses in Europe that want data hosted in Germany or on their own servers
- IT and DevOps teams that need both shared logins and pipeline secrets
- Teams that want per-user pricing with a one-month trial before buying
Worth knowing
- Business email is required for the free trial; Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook addresses are not accepted.
- SSO, the CI/CD integration and the Python SDK need the Advanced plan.
- The self-hosted edition is licensed separately: its FAQ lists Standard at 3€ per user/month billed annually, with a yearly maintenance renewal.
- The cloud pricing page does not say whether €3 and €4.5 are billed monthly or annually.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
~$3.35
A month to start, for each person
Passwork is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €3 per user / month (Standard).
The page does not say if billing is monthly or yearly.
Standard
€3
per user / month (price shown in euros)
Core features for small and medium businesses: shared vaults and access without training.
Advanced
€4.5
per user / month (price shown in euros)
Adds SSO, a role-based model, the CI/CD integration, the Python SDK, a personal manager and priority support.
Trying it first
One-month free trial; business email required
Read from passwork.pro on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
7
Places it runs: Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and Browser extension
Password and secrets manager for business, cloud or self-hosted. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: self-hostable, end-to-end encrypted, public API, password manager, reports.
Shared vaults and roles, zero-knowledge encryption, directory and SSO, developer secrets, audit logs and compliance reports.
- Shared vaults and roles
- Share credentials through vaults with granular permissions, role-based access and a record of who did what.
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- The vendor says data is encrypted on the client, so the server never sees it, and is also encrypted in transit and at rest.
- Directory and SSO integration
- Supports Active Directory and LDAP, with LDAP group mapping to provision users, and SAML single sign-on.
- Secrets for developers
- An API, a command-line tool, container images and a Python library deliver secrets to CI/CD pipelines, Docker and Kubernetes.
- Audit logs and compliance reports
- Security teams get audit logs, compliance reports, advanced two-factor options and security policies.
- Apps for every device
- Browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge, desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux, and iOS and Android apps.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
- Active Directory
- LDAP
- SAML
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Python
Passwork is made by Passwork Europe SL, and has been around since 2017.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
5/27
Other password managers it is graded above
Passwork's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 5 of the 27 other password managers we grade, and level with 3.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (A, above 20 of 27) and worst on value for money (C, above 1).
Its paid plans start at about $3.35 a month for each person, against a middle price of $2.67 for the category: 16 of the 20 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.0 out of 4. 6 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 28 password managers we grade, cut by the letter each got. Passwork’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 1 of 27
- CFree plan and trialAbove 2 of 27
- BFeaturesAbove 10 of 27
- CEase of useAbove 3 of 27
- APlatforms and integrationsAbove 20 of 27
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 25 password managers. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Passwork is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Passwork you would be making a password vault, the last thing anyone should make for themselves. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 19 of the 27 other password managers grade higher. It costs $40.22 a year.
What you could make
- Reports: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A password vault, the last thing anyone should make for themselves.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- It is priced for each person, which means accounts and billing for a team.
- It plugs into other products, Active Directory, LDAP and SAML among them, and has an API.
- End-to-end encryption done properly.
- What a company asks for before it lets staff use something: single sign-on, audit logs and roles and permissions.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Passwork’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Bitwarden, Passbolt, Keeper, Zoho Vault and Passwordstate
The 5 tools Passwork is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.8GPA
Bitwarden
Free plan · from $1.65/mo
Open-source password manager with a free plan and self-hosting.
- Bitwarden has a free plan. Passwork does not, though it has a free trial.
- Bitwarden is open source, according to its own site.
- Passwork also covers reports.
- 2.2GPA
Passbolt
Free plan · from $4.90/mo
Open-source password manager for teams, self-hosted or cloud.
- Passbolt has a free plan. Passwork does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Passwork lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Passbolt is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.8GPA
Keeper
Free plan · from $3.58/mo
Password manager with personal, family and business plans.
- Keeper has a free plan. Passwork does not, though it has a free trial.
- Passwork is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Passwork also covers reports.
- 3.2GPA
Zoho Vault
Free plan · from $0.90/mo
Password manager for teams with a free plan for individuals.
- Zoho Vault has a free plan. Passwork does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Passwork lists a Linux app.
- Passwork is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 2.2GPA
Passwordstate
Free trial · from $368 one-time
Self-hosted enterprise password manager for Windows servers.
- Only Passwork lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Passwork is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Passwordstate also covers passkeys.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Passwork free?
No, Passwork is a paid product, but you can try it first. One-month free trial; business email required.
How much does Passwork cost?
Passwork lists 2 plans. Standard: €3 per user / month (price shown in euros).
What platforms does Passwork work on?
Passwork is available on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
Is Passwork open source?
Passwork is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Can Passwork be self-hosted?
Yes. Passwork's own site says it can be run on a server of your own.
Is Passwork end-to-end encrypted?
Passwork describes itself as end-to-end encrypted on its own site. Nobody here has audited that.
Does Passwork have an API?
Yes. Passwork offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Passwork integrate with?
Passwork's listing names Active Directory, LDAP, SAML, Docker, Kubernetes and Python.
Who makes Passwork?
Passwork is made by Passwork Europe SL. It dates from 2017.
What are the alternatives to Passwork?
The closest alternatives to Passwork in our directory are Bitwarden, Passbolt, Keeper, Zoho Vault and Passwordstate.
How does Passwork compare with other password managers?
Passwork's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 5 of the 27 other password managers we grade, and level with 3.
Is Passwork good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Passwork C for value for money. Its paid plans start at about $3.35 a month for each person, against a middle price of $2.67 for the category: 16 of the 20 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Passwork?
To replace Passwork you would be making a password vault, the last thing anyone should make for themselves.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Passwork’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Passwork's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Passwork Europe SL. Prices change, so check passwork.pro before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Passwork, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/passwork
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Passwork’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Passwork is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Passwork Europe SL. Prices and plans change: check passwork.pro before you buy.