Vaultwarden
Lightweight Bitwarden server API implementation written in Rust.
- GitHub stars
- 68,927
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Latest release
- 1.37.4
5 October 2026 - Last commit
- 10 October 2026
- Runs on
- Rust, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
204 commits
Replaces
Paid products Vaultwarden can stand in for.
How to self-host Vaultwarden
Vaultwarden runs on Rust and Docker. 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.
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Guides that cover it
Self-hosted password managers: Vaultwarden, Passbolt and more
Vaultwarden, Passbolt, Psono and KeePass setups compared: who each one is for, what it needs to run and how to keep your vault safe with backups and 2FA.
Self-hosting for beginners: what it is and how to start
What self-hosting means, why people run their own apps, the three ways to do it, what you need to know about backups and updates, and good first apps.
Questions
Is Vaultwarden free?
Yes. Vaultwarden is open source under the GPL-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 Vaultwarden?
Yes. Vaultwarden runs on Rust and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Vaultwarden replace?
People use Vaultwarden instead of 1Password, Bitwarden cloud, Dashlane or Keeper.
Is Vaultwarden still maintained?
The last change to Vaultwarden's code was on 10 October 2026, with 204 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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