PearPass
Privacy-first, peer-to-peer password manager with end-to-end encryption and no central servers.
PearPass is an open-source, privacy-first password and identity manager that runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows. Unlike traditional cloud-based password managers, PearPass is built on the Pear Runtime and uses peer-to-peer technology to sync your encrypted vault directly between your own devices — there is no central server holding your data.
All passwords, credit cards, secure notes, and custom fields are encrypted locally on your device before being written to disk. Sync between devices happens directly over a peer-to-peer connection, ensuring only you can read your vault. PearPass also includes a password strength analyser, a random password generator, offline access, and optional mobile and browser-extension companions for the same vault.
Because PearPass runs on top of Pear Runtime and there is no company-operated cloud, there are no per-seat fees, no telemetry, and no vendor lock-in — your encrypted vault lives on devices you control and is shared only between them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is PearPass?
PearPass is an open-source, privacy-first password and identity manager built on the Pear Runtime. It stores your encrypted vault on your own devices and syncs them directly via peer-to-peer technology, with no central server holding your data.
How does PearPass sync between devices without a cloud?
PearPass is built on Pear Runtime, which uses peer-to-peer connections to sync your encrypted vault directly between your devices. There is no company-operated cloud and no middleman server — your data only ever passes between devices you control, and only in encrypted form.
What platforms does PearPass support?
The desktop app runs natively on macOS, Linux, and Windows. Mobile apps and a browser extension are also available in the same project family, so the same encrypted vault works across desktop, mobile, and browser.
Does PearPass support password health checks and a password generator?
Yes. PearPass includes a password strength analyser that identifies weak or reused passwords, and a built-in random password generator for creating strong, unique credentials. You can also store credit cards, secure notes, and custom fields in the same encrypted vault.
Is PearPass free and open source?
Yes. PearPass is released under the Apache-2.0 license, with no per-seat fees, paid tiers, ads, or telemetry. Because there is no central infrastructure to operate, there is nothing to monetise beyond the open source release.
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