Open Source Bitwarden Alternatives

The best open source alternative to Bitwarden is KeePass. 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 KeePassXC, Proton Pass, Vaultwarden and Keepass2Android.

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Bitwarden alternatives are mainly Password Managers, but if you're looking for Authenticators you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Self-Hosted + Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Bitwarden.
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Open-source password manager with AES-256 encryption and device sync. Store and access encrypted logins across platforms like iOS and Android.

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Bitwarden alternatives page was last updated May 16, 2025
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  1. KeePassX icon

    KeePassX

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Discontinued

    Last release 2.0.3 was in september 2016 https://github.com/keepassx/keepassx/releases https://www.keepassx.org/newsLast commit October 2017.It is because the project has gone innactive that KeePassXC icon KeePassXC was born.

    KeePassX Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Local Storage

    KeePassX VS Bitwarden

     
  2. KeePassDroid icon

    KeePassDroid

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    KeePassDroid screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Password safe

    KeePassDroid VS Bitwarden

     
  4. KeeWeb icon

    KeeWeb

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    Web and desktop password manager compatible with KeePass. Works online in any modern browser or as a desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    190 KeeWeb alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    KeeWeb screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.18.7) was released in July 2021, and they're looking for a new maintainer to take over the project.

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Integrated Password Generator
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Image Preview
    4.  AES-256 Encryption
    5.  Save Attachments
    6.  WebDAV Sync
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Password safe
    10.  Keepass compatible
    11.  Password Generator
    12.  Sync with Google Drive

    KeeWeb VS Bitwarden

     
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    Proton Pass

    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 auth...

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    OneKeePass

     20 likes
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    OneKeePass supports the well known KeePass-compatible database (Kdbx 4.x). It stores and manages all your passwords and other sensitive information in a single encrypted file that can be stored in any location, including local and public cloud solutions. You keep?

    67 OneKeePass alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    OneKeePass screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Time-based One-time Password
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Biometric Authentication
    7.  Integrated Password Manager
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Integrated Password Generator
    10.  Multiple languages

    OneKeePass VS Bitwarden

     
  7. LessPass icon

    LessPass

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    LessPass is an open source password manager. Instead of syncing a database of passwords, it generates them locally every time you put in a domain name, login and master password. There is no central database for hackers to break into.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Python
    • Docker
    • Firefox
    LessPass screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Password Generator
    2.  Browser integration
    3.  Browser-based

    LessPass VS Bitwarden

     
    Comments about LessPass as an Alternative to Bitwarden
    RemovedUser
    Positive Dec 31, 2019
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    Open-source, completely new system for managing passwords. Thus a real alternative...

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    • Most users think LessPass is a great Bitwarden alternative.

    • LessPass is Free and Open SourceBitwarden is Freemium and Open Source
    • LessPass is LightweightBitwarden is not according to our users
  8. Padloc icon

    Padloc

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    Padloc not only helps you remember all your passwords, it also securely stores credit cards, notes, documents and more!

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Padloc screenshot 1

    Padloc Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4.  Ad-free

    Padloc VS Bitwarden

     

    • Padloc is the most popular SaaS alternative to Bitwarden.

    • Padloc is Freemium and Open SourceBitwarden is also Freemium and Open Source
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    Passbolt

     24 likes
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    Passbolt is an open source password manager for teams. It allows to securely share and store credentials. For instance, the wifi password of your office, or the administrator password of a router, or your organisation social media account password, all of them can be secured...

    198 Passbolt alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LU flagLuxembourg
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Passbolt screenshot 1

    Passbolt Features

    1.  PGP Encryption
    2.  Support for Multiple Users
    3.  Password safe
    4.  Password Generator

    Passbolt VS Bitwarden

     
  11. KeyPass icon

    KeyPass

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    KeyPass is an exceptional open-source and offline password manager that puts you in charge of your digital security. With KeyPass, you can confidently store and manage your passwords and sensitive information offline, ensuring maximum privacy and control over your data.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    KeyPass screenshot 1
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    KeyPass Features

    1.  Encrypted Backup
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Category Filters
    5.  Integrated Password Generator
    6.  Password Generator
    7.  Categories

    KeyPass VS Bitwarden

     
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