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IAPro vs Passbolt

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IAPro

Government

Internal Affairs Case Management

From
$500/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
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Passbolt

Cybersecurity

Open-source password manager for teams with self-hosted or cloud deployment

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Passbolt has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: IAPro a public university's procurement documentation for IAPro (CI Technologies, acquired by Versaterm Public Safety in 2023) states the software is sold as an unlimited-use license covering all concurrent users and workstations with no additional or hidden licensing costs, and the first year of annual maintenance is included free; no dollar figure for that license was disclosed in the document, so total cost is not visible without a direct quote.; Passbolt pro Edition requires a minimum of 10 users, making it costlier for very small teams.
  • They diverge on capability: IAPro covers Case Management, Passbolt covers Password sharing and folders.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IAPro and Passbolt actually diverge.

Attributes where IAPro and Passbolt differ
AttributeIAProPassbolt
Starting price$500/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktopweb, windows, mac, linux, api
CategoryGovernmentCybersecurity
Founded1997Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in IAPro

  • Case Management
  • Early Warning System
  • Use of Force Tracking
  • Analytics
  • Reporting
  • CAD Systems
  • RMS
  • HR Systems

Only in Passbolt

  • Password sharing and folders
  • Groups and role-based access
  • Browser extensions and CLI
  • Open API
  • LDAP provisioning and SSO
  • Activity audit log

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

IAPro

  • Citizen Servicesnot Passbolt
  • Records Managementnot Passbolt
  • Public Safetynot Passbolt
  • Civic Engagementnot Passbolt

Passbolt

  • Self-hosting a team password manager for data sovereigntynot IAPro
  • Provisioning vault access from an existing LDAP/AD directorynot IAPro
  • Sharing credentials across engineering or IT teams via folders and groupsnot IAPro
  • Automating credential retrieval through the CLI or open APInot IAPro

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

IAPro

  • A public university's procurement documentation for IAPro (CI Technologies, acquired by Versaterm Public Safety in 2023) states the software is sold as an unlimited-use license covering all concurrent users and workstations with no additional or hidden licensing costs, and the first year of annual maintenance is included free; no dollar figure for that license was disclosed in the document, so total cost is not visible without a direct quote.

Passbolt

  • Pro Edition requires a minimum of 10 users, making it costlier for very small teams.
  • Community Edition lacks SSO and LDAP provisioning, which many organizations need for onboarding at scale.
  • Self-hosting the Community Edition requires infrastructure and maintenance effort compared to fully managed competitors.
  • Enterprise-tier support and HA consulting require custom, quote-based pricing rather than transparent rates.

Pricing, plan by plan

IAPro

$500/month
  • IAPro$500/month
    • Case Management
    • Early Warning
    • Analytics

Passbolt

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Unlimited users
    • Password sharing and folders
    • Role-based access control
  • Pro Edition$4.9/month
    • Minimum 10 users, billed annually
    • LDAP/AD provisioning
    • Single sign-on
  • Enterprise Edition$undefined/month
    • High availability and disaster recovery consulting
    • White-glove migration
    • Custom feature development

Which should you pick?

Choose IAPro if

  • You need case management.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want early warning system.
IAPro review

Choose Passbolt if

  • You need password sharing and folders.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, windows, mac, linux, api.
  • You also want groups and role-based access.
Passbolt review

Questions people ask

Is IAPro or Passbolt better?
Neither clearly leads. IAPro starts at $500/month and Passbolt at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IAPro or Passbolt?
Passbolt has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $500/month for IAPro and Free for Passbolt.
Does IAPro or Passbolt run on more platforms?
IAPro runs on Web, Desktop. Passbolt runs on web, windows, mac, linux, api.
Can I use Passbolt for free?
Yes. Passbolt has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. IAPro starts at $500/month.
What is IAPro best used for?
IAPro is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement. Of those, citizen services and records management are not what Passbolt is typically brought in for.
What can IAPro do that Passbolt cannot?
IAPro covers Case Management, Early Warning System, Use of Force Tracking, Analytics. Passbolt covers Password sharing and folders, Groups and role-based access, Browser extensions and CLI, Open API.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

IAPro: How much does IAPro cost?

Pricing is not published. IAPro is an enterprise solution for professional standards management with custom pricing based on organizational needs.

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Passbolt: Is Passbolt free to use?

Yes. The Community Edition is free forever with unlimited users, including password sharing, folders, groups, role-based access, browser extensions, a CLI, and an open API.

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IAPro: Can I try IAPro before committing to a purchase?

No self-serve trial is mentioned. The site directs interested parties to book a consultation with the sales team to discuss evaluation options.

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Passbolt: What does the Pro Edition cost and add?

Pro Edition costs $4.90 per user per month billed annually, with a 10-user minimum, and adds LDAP/AD provisioning, single sign-on, account recovery escrow, activity audit logs, and next-business-day support.

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IAPro: How do I request a quote or demo?

Contact Versaterm directly at 613-820-0311, 1-866-729-2947, or use the contact form at their website. They offer consultation booking for enterprise prospects.

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Passbolt: What license is Passbolt distributed under?

All Passbolt editions, including Pro and Enterprise, are distributed under the AGPL v3 open-source license.

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IAPro: What is the typical contract length?

Contract terms are not disclosed on the website. As an enterprise product, terms are negotiated individually during the sales process.

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