Bitwarden

Password manager with a webapp, browser extension, and mobile app.

GitHub stars: 20,283
License: AGPL-3.0
Latest release: v2026.9.2
30 September 2026
Last commit: 12 October 2026
Runs on: Docker, C#

Commits per month, last 12 months

1,581 commits

Replaces

Paid products Bitwarden can stand in for.

1PasswordPassword manager.Bitwarden cloudBitwarden's hosted password manager.DashlanePassword manager.KeeperPassword manager for families and businesses.LastPassPassword manager.

How to self-host Bitwarden

Bitwarden runs on Docker and C#. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Bitwarden free?

Yes. Bitwarden is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Bitwarden?

Yes. Bitwarden runs on Docker and C#. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does Bitwarden replace?

People use Bitwarden instead of 1Password, Bitwarden cloud, Dashlane or Keeper.

Is Bitwarden still maintained?

The last change to Bitwarden's code was on 12 October 2026, with 1581 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

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