Vaultwarden vs Passbolt
Self-hosted password managers. Vaultwarden is lightweight and compatible with the Bitwarden apps; Passbolt is team-oriented, with granular sharing.
| Tool | ★ GitHub | License | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| | 63,489 | GPL-3.0 | Rust, Docker |
| | 6,009 | AGPL-3.0 | PHP, deb, K8S |
Popularity (★ on GitHub)
Vaultwarden 63,489
Passbolt 6,009
Vaultwarden is a lightweight Bitwarden-compatible server written in Rust that even runs on a Raspberry Pi. It's the most popular way to self-host a password manager, with all the official Bitwarden apps and extensions working.
Collaborative password manager.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best self-hosted alternative among Vaultwarden, Passbolt?
It depends on your case. Vaultwarden is the most popular (63,489 stars). Compare license, platform and features in the table above.
Are Vaultwarden, Passbolt free?
Yes, they're all open source and self-hosted — you run them on your own server with no monthly fee.