Bitwarden vs Nextcloud Passwords
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted password managers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Bitwarden
Open-source password manager you can self-host
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Nextcloud Passwords
Encrypted password manager app for Nextcloud servers
| Feature | Bitwarden | Nextcloud Passwords |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C# | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19,782 | ★ 248 |
| First released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Replaces | 1Password, LastPass, Dashlane | LastPass, Bitwarden |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Passwords if…
- Integrates with Nextcloud
- Strong feature set
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitwarden or Nextcloud Passwords better?
Neither is universally better. Bitwarden has the larger community, while Nextcloud Passwords is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Bitwarden and Nextcloud Passwords free and open-source?
Yes. Bitwarden is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Passwords under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bitwarden and Nextcloud Passwords with Docker?
Bitwarden: yes. Nextcloud Passwords: yes.