Self-Hosted Bitwarden Alternatives

There are many alternatives to Bitwarden as a self-hosted solution if you are looking for a replacement. The best Self-Hosted alternative is Vaultwarden, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Bitwarden and many of them are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to Bitwarden are AliasVault, LessPass, Padloc and Passbolt.

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Bitwarden alternatives are mainly Password Managers, but if you're looking for Authenticators or Team Collaboration Tools 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 Feb 13, 2025
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  1. Vaultwarden icon

    Vaultwarden

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    Alternative implementation of the Bitwarden server API written in Rust and compatible with upstream Bitwarden clients*, perfect for self-hosted deployment where running the official resource-heavy service might not be ideal.

    21 Vaultwarden alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Web Login

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Time-based One-time Password
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  FIDO U2F (2FA) support
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Dark Mode

    Vaultwarden VS Bitwarden

     

    • Almost everyone thinks Vaultwarden is a great Bitwarden alternative.

    • Vaultwarden is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Bitwarden.

    • Vaultwarden is Free and Open SourceBitwarden is Freemium and Open Source
    • Vaultwarden is LightweightBitwarden is not according to our users
  2. AliasVault icon

    AliasVault

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    AliasVault is an end-to-end encrypted password and alias manager that protects your privacy by creating alternative identities, passwords and email addresses for every website you use.

    58 AliasVault alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    AliasVault screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Passkey Support
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Support for Aliases
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Ad-free

    AliasVault VS Bitwarden

     
  4. 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.

    195 LessPass alternatives

    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
  5. 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!

    186 Padloc alternatives

    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
  6. Passbolt icon

    Passbolt

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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...

    199 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

     
  7. Psono icon

    Psono

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    The Psono password manager keeps hackers out and your passwords secure. Psono is free and open source and available for Windows, Linux and Mac. Organize your passwords now!

    102 Psono alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
    Psono screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Password encryption
    2.  Self-hosted
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Unlimited storage
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Encrypted Backup
    8.  Biometric Authentication
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Time-based One-time Password
    12.  No Tracking

    Psono VS Bitwarden

     
    Comments about Psono as an Alternative to Bitwarden
    1realm
    Positive •Oct 21, 2024
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    Capable of being self-hosted like Bitwarden. Has a lot of the same functionality though not as polished.

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    • Psono is Freemium and Open SourceBitwarden is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Psono is Privacy focused and LightweightBitwarden is not according to our users
  9. Securden Password Vault for Enterprises icon

    Securden Password Vault for Enterprises

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    Securden Password Vault for Enterprises is a web-based password management solution for IT teams of all sizes. The on-premise, self-hosted solution comes with remote access provision for work-from-home employees.

    140 Securden Password Vault for Enterprises alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox
    Accounts/Passwords stored in Securden Password Vault

    Top Securden Password Vault for Enterprises Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Time-based One-time Password
    3.  AES-256 Encryption
    4.  Password Recovery
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Integrated Password Generator
    8.  Password encryption
    9.  Password safe
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  Master Password
    12.  Local Storage

    Securden Password Vault for Enterprises VS Bitwarden

     
  10. Passwork icon

    Passwork

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    On-premise password manager for your business Passwork provides an advantage of effective teamwork with corporate passwords in a totally safe environment.

    69 Passwork alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Store passwords in a structured way

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Time-based One-time Password
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Password Sharing
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  AES-256 Encryption
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Password protection

    Passwork VS Bitwarden

     
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