The Best Open Source Bitwarden AlternativesTop Password Managers & Authenticators like Bitwarden

The best open source alternative to Bitwarden is KeePassXC. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Bitwarden and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Bitwarden are KeePass, Proton Pass, Vaultwarden and Bitwarden Authenticator.

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  1. KeePassXC icon
     651 likes

    Open-source password manager providing offline storage for passwords, notes, and attachments with AES-256 encryption, cross-platform compatibility, browser add-ons, TOTP support, compatibility with KeePass databases, a strong password generator, and no ads or trackers.

    228 KeePassXC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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  2. KeePass icon
     1664 likes

    Free and open source password manager offering secure local storage of passwords in an encrypted database, strong AES and Twofish encryption, master key or key file access, portable version, plugin support, password generation, and optional two-factor authentication.

    259 KeePass alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Mono
     
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  3. Proton Pass icon
     183 likes

    End-to-end encrypted password management and identity protection. Developed by CERN scientists as part of Proton’s services, ensuring peace of mind for millions with open-source, battle-tested encryption. Supports two-factor authentication, synced across devices.

    113 Proton Pass alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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  4. Vaultwarden icon
     62 likes

    Lightweight, self-hosted server written in Rust, fully compatible with Bitwarden clients, implements the Bitwarden server API, supports organizations, attachments, web interface, website icon API, YubiKey, Duo, and multiple two-factor authentication options.

    25 Vaultwarden alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
     
  5. Bitwarden Authenticator generates verification codes for two-factor authentication, ensuring your identity is verified when you log into accounts.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. AliasVault icon
     54 likes

    End-to-end encrypted solution for managing passwords, generating alternative aliases and email addresses, encrypting data locally, and providing both built-in email and alias generation. Offers optional cloud or self-hosting, is open-source, and helps prevent online tracking.

    91 AliasVault alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Docker
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  7. KeePassDX icon
     118 likes

    KeePassDX is a material design KeePass client for managing keys and passwords in an encrypted database for your Android device.

    100 KeePassDX alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
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  8. PearPass icon
     34 likes

    Open-source password manager storing credentials only on user devices with end-to-end encryption and peer-to-peer sync, offering offline access, strong password generation, independent audits, no cloud infrastructure, full transparency, and minimal design for privacy.

    65 PearPass alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
     
  9. Keepass2Android icon
     159 likes

    Keepass2Android is an open source password manager application for Android. It reads and writes .kdbx-files, the database format used by the popular KeePass 2.x Password Safe for Windows and other desktop operating systems.

    159 Keepass2Android alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. 2FAS Authenticator is a simple and free application for Two Factor Authentication (2FA Authentication) which generates Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP) and PUSH authentication*.

    72 2FA Authenticator (2FAS) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  11. KeePassX icon
     380 likes

    KeePassX is an application for people with extremly high demands on secure personal data management. It has a light interface, is cross platform and published under the terms of the GNU General Public License.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  12. KeePassDroid icon
     209 likes

    Offering a secure, offline Android experience, this manager supports KeePass' .kdb and .kdbx formats, ensuring compatibility with KeePass 1.x and 2.x. Report any issues on GitHub.

    197 KeePassDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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