Bitwarden vs TeamPass
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted password managers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Bitwarden
Open-source password manager you can self-host
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TeamPass
Collaborative password manager for teams
| Feature | Bitwarden | TeamPass |
|---|---|---|
| Deploy effort | Under-an-hour setup | Under-an-hour setup |
| Health score | 96 · Excellent | 85 · Excellent |
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C# | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 20,190 | ★ 1,828 |
| First released | 2016 | 2010 |
| Replaces | 1Password, LastPass, Dashlane | LastPass, 1Password |
What are Bitwarden and TeamPass?
Bitwarden
Bitwarden is an open-source password manager offering encrypted vaults, sharing, and apps on every platform, with a self-hostable server. It targets individuals and teams wanting an audited password manager. It is deployed via Docker.
- Encrypted cross-platform vaults
- Secure password sharing
- Regular third-party audits
- Self-hostable official server
TeamPass
TeamPass is a collaborative password manager that lets teams store and share credentials with granular access rights. It targets IT teams managing shared passwords. It is deployed via Docker or a PHP stack.
- Granular access control
- Folder-based credential organization
- LDAP integration
- Audit logging
Bitwarden vs TeamPass: key differences
Bitwarden is written in C#, while TeamPass is built with PHP. Licensing differs — AGPL-3.0 for Bitwarden versus GPL-3.0 for TeamPass. TeamPass is the lighter option, starting around 512 MB of RAM against 2,048 MB for Bitwarden. TeamPass is the more established project (first released 2010), while Bitwarden arrived in 2016. Bitwarden has the considerably larger community, at 20,190 GitHub stars versus 1,828.
Why pick each one
Choose Bitwarden if…
- Audited and trusted
- Apps everywhere
- Open source
Watch out for
- Official server is resource heavy
- Setup more complex than Vaultwarden
Choose TeamPass if…
- Good for shared team passwords
- Detailed permissions
- Mature
Watch out for
- Dated interface
- Configuration is involved
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitwarden or TeamPass 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 TeamPass free and open-source?
Yes. Bitwarden is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and TeamPass under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bitwarden and TeamPass with Docker?
Bitwarden: yes. TeamPass: yes.
Which is lighter on resources, Bitwarden or TeamPass?
TeamPass has the smaller minimum footprint at 512 MB of RAM, compared to about 2,048 MB for Bitwarden. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.