Vaulted vs Yopass
Both use client-side encryption and zero-knowledge architecture. The key differences: Vaulted is a hosted service with configurable views and passphrase protection. Yopass is open source and self-hostable but limited to single-view secrets.
| Feature | Vaulted | Yopass |
|---|---|---|
| Client-side encryption | ||
| Zero-knowledge architecture | ||
| Encryption algorithm | AES-256-GCM | PGP (OpenPGP.js) |
| Key never sent to server | ||
| Self-destructing links | ||
| Configurable view limit | Unlimited or 1–10 views | 1 view only |
| Passphrase protection | ||
| Custom expiration | Up to 30 days | Up to 7 days |
| No account required | ||
| Free to use | ||
| Open source | ||
| Self-hostable |
Key Differences
Both tools encrypt in the browser — the server never sees your plaintext. Vaulted uses AES-256-GCM via Web Crypto API, while Yopass uses PGP via OpenPGP.js. Both are strong, well-established encryption standards with different trade-offs in key management.
Yopass is designed for self-hosting. If your organization requires complete control over infrastructure and data residency, Yopass with Docker or Kubernetes is the right choice. Vaulted is a managed service — no infrastructure to maintain, but you rely on our hosted environment.
Vaulted offers configurable view limits (unlimited or 1-10), passphrase protection, and expiration up to 30 days. Yopass is strictly single-view with a maximum 7-day expiration. For team scenarios where multiple people need access, Vaulted is more flexible.
Choose Vaulted if
- You want a managed service with no infrastructure to maintain
- You need configurable view limits (unlimited or 1-10 views)
- You want passphrase protection as an extra layer of security
- You need longer expiration windows (up to 30 days)
Choose Yopass if
- You need to self-host on your own infrastructure
- You prefer an open-source solution you can audit and modify
- Single-view burn-after-reading is exactly what you need
- Your organization requires complete data residency control