Free, open-source alternatives to Bitwarden cloud
Bitwarden's hosted password manager. 4 apps you can run yourself instead of Bitwarden cloud, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
VaultwardenBest match
Lightweight Bitwarden server API implementation written in Rust.
Bitwarden
Password manager with a webapp, browser extension, and mobile app.
Passbolt
Collaborative password manager.
Psono
Password manager for companies.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaultwarden | 68,927 | GPL-3.0 | Rust, Docker | |
| Bitwarden | 20,283 | AGPL-3.0 | Docker, C# | |
| Passbolt | 6,159 | AGPL-3.0 | PHP, Debian packages, Kubernetes | |
| Psono | - | Apache-2.0 | Python |
Why replace Bitwarden cloud?
Bitwarden cloud works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Bitwarden cloud?
Vaultwarden is the closest open-source replacement for Bitwarden cloud in our list. Bitwarden and Passbolt are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Bitwarden cloud?
Yes. All 4 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.