Comparison
LinkPilot vs Password Pusher
A workspace alternative to Password Pusher with audit logs, file attachments, branded short links, and a public API.
The verdict: Password Pusher is a great open-source tool if you can self-host; LinkPilot is the better pick if you want a hosted workspace with audit trails, RBAC, and branded short links alongside the secret-sharing primitive.
Password Pusher is a well-loved open-source tool for sharing passwords via expiring URLs. It supports view-count caps, expiry windows, deletable links, and self-hosting, and it's been a standard in IT and engineering teams for years.
Where it stops short is everything around the password itself. There's a per-link deletable URL, but no per-tenant audit trail; there's a hosted version, but no real team workspace with RBAC; there's a file-pushing module, but no unified workspace that also covers branded short links and analytics.
LinkPilot covers the same expiring-secret use case — passphrase, expiry, view-count, deletable URL — and pairs it with team workspaces, tenant-scoped audit logs, file attachments behind signed URLs, branded short links, and a public API.
LinkPilot is different from a pure secret-sharing tool. It pairs a first-class burn-after-read primitive (passphrase-protected, expiring, file attachments, atomic row-locked reveal) with a full short-link platform — branded domains, real-time analytics, audit logs, RBAC, and an API — all in the same tenant-isolated workspace. Secret contents are kept on a separate workflow from analytics, so passwords and tokens never enter campaign data.
Password Pusher is the closest match on purpose, so the useful reading is about where the two differ: secret links vs password managers draws the line between one-time delivery and storage, secure password sharing is the step-by-step guide, and how to share API keys securely covers the developer case. The security architecture page states what is encrypted and logged; the burn-after-read secret tool needs no account.
Password Pusher publishes its own pricing and product details at pwpush.com; the figures on this page were checked against it in July 2026.
Feature comparison
| Feature | LinkPilot | Password Pusher |
|---|---|---|
| Expiring secret URL | Yes | Yes |
| View-count cap (burn after N views) | Burn-after-read (N=1) | Configurable N |
| Configurable expiry | 1 hour, 24 hours or 7 days; custom date on Pro | Up to ~90 days (configurable) |
| Passphrase protection | Yes — hashed client-side | Yes |
| Manual delete / revoke | Yes | Yes |
| File attachments | Yes — signed URLs | Yes (file push module) |
| Per-secret audit timeline | Created, viewed, burned, revoked | Limited |
| Per-tenant audit logs | Yes | No |
| Team workspaces + 5-role RBAC | Yes | Limited |
| Notification on view | Yes | Yes |
| IP-binding / view restrictions | Yes | No |
| Branded short links in same workspace | Yes | No |
| Link analytics | Privacy-first | No |
| Public API | Yes | Yes (open API) |
| Self-hosting | Hosted SaaS | Open-source available |
| Hashed-IP recipient privacy | Yes | Standard |
| Multi-tenant isolation (RLS) | Yes | N/A (per-instance) |
What LinkPilot looks like
A demo workspace, not a customer's. Figures are from our own testing.
Pricing tiers, side by side
Password Pusher details as published July 2026 — plans change; verify current pricing with the vendor.
Free
LinkPilot
Secret links + short links + analytics
Password Pusher
Hosted free + open-source
Starter
LinkPilot
Higher secret cap + branded domain
Password Pusher
Sponsorship / self-hosted
Growth
LinkPilot
RBAC + audit logs + file attachments
Password Pusher
Self-host required for team controls
Agency
LinkPilot
Multi-workspace + white-label
Password Pusher
Not offered
Which should you pick?
Choose LinkPilot if…
- You want a team workspace with RBAC and tenant-scoped audit logs.
- You want secret sharing and branded short links in the same product.
- You want hashed-IP recipient privacy and a per-secret audit timeline.
- You don't want to run your own server or maintain a self-hosted instance.
- You need IP-binding or view restrictions beyond a simple view-count cap.
Choose Password Pusher if…
- Self-hosting is a hard requirement (compliance, air-gapped, etc.).
- You want a single-purpose tool with nothing else attached.
- You're happy with view-count caps and don't need a per-secret audit timeline.
- Your team is small enough that per-tenant RBAC and audit logs aren't needed.
Why teams switch
- Per-tenant audit logs and per-secret event timelines come standard.
- RBAC, file attachments, and branded short links in one product.
- Hashed-IP recipient privacy without any extra configuration.
- Hosted SaaS — no instance to run, patch, or back up.
Migration in 4–5 steps
- Identify the password / file shares you regularly create.
- Set up a LinkPilot workspace and invite the team with appropriate roles.
- Recreate any shared templates (expiry windows, view caps) as conventions in LinkPilot.
- Keep Password Pusher running until in-flight links expire, then deprecate.
FAQ
Can I self-host LinkPilot like Password Pusher?
No — LinkPilot is hosted SaaS. If self-hosting is a hard requirement, Password Pusher is the better fit.
Does LinkPilot support view-count caps?
LinkPilot's primary primitive is burn-after-read (N=1) with optional passphrase, expiry, and IP-binding. For specifically-N-views semantics, Password Pusher is the closer match.
Can I attach files?
Yes — file attachments sit behind the same burn / passphrase / expiry controls as text secrets and are served via short-lived signed URLs.
Are secrets isolated per tenant?
Yes — every secret is stored in a multi-tenant database with row-level security policies that enforce tenant boundaries on every query.
Do you offer a public API?
Yes — scoped REST API (lp_live_* keys) plus webhooks for secret and link events on every paid tier.
How does pricing compare?
Password Pusher is free / sponsorship-funded when self-hosted. LinkPilot is a paid SaaS with a generous free tier; you trade hosting effort for a workspace product.