3 self-hosted Bitwarden alternatives

Bitwarden is a popular proprietary tool in the password managers space. These open-source apps let you replace Bitwarden with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted Bitwarden alternatives

Rubywarden

Password Managers

Experimental Ruby implementation of the Bitwarden API

Replaces Bitwarden, 1Password

★ 589 Medium setup MIT

Nextcloud Passwords

Password Managers

Encrypted password manager app for Nextcloud servers

Replaces LastPass, Bitwarden

★ 248 Easy setup AGPL-3.0

Passky Server

Password Managers

Simple, lightweight and open-source password manager backend

Replaces LastPass, Bitwarden

★ 243 Easy setup GPL-3.0

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Switching from Bitwarden

Moving off Bitwarden means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.