Bitwarden vs Rubywarden
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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Rubywarden
Experimental Ruby implementation of the Bitwarden API
| Feature | Bitwarden | Rubywarden |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C# | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19,782 | ★ 589 |
| First released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Replaces | 1Password, LastPass, Dashlane | Bitwarden, 1Password |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitwarden or Rubywarden better?
Neither is universally better. Bitwarden has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Bitwarden and Rubywarden free and open-source?
Yes. Bitwarden is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Rubywarden under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bitwarden and Rubywarden with Docker?
Bitwarden: yes. Rubywarden: check the project docs for container support.