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.

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FeatureBitwardenTeamPass
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageC#PHP
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 19,782★ 1,819
First released20162010
Replaces1Password, LastPass, DashlaneLastPass, 1Password

Why pick each one

Choose Bitwarden if…

  • Audited and trusted
  • Apps everywhere
  • Open source
Bitwarden details

Choose TeamPass if…

  • Good for shared team passwords
  • Detailed permissions
  • Mature
TeamPass details

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.

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