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Vaultwarden alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Vaultwarden: unofficial, so no vendor support, and you handle updates, backups and security. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Vaultwarden, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Bitwarden currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Bitwarden logoBitwardenOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +52 of 365.3
2Passbolt logoPassboltOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web, Browser extension +24 of 462.6
3Psono logoPsonoFree plan + paidYesSelf-hosted, Web, Browser extension +24 of 459.6
4Proton Pass logoProton PassFree plan + paidYesWeb, Windows, macOS +43 of 357.5
  1. Bitwarden logo

    1. BitwardenTop pick

    Best for: Anyone who wants a free, open-source password manager

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted

    65.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vaultwarden

    The official hosted service, if you'd rather not run a server.

    Pros

    • Free on unlimited devices
    • Open source and audited
    • Can be self-hosted

    Cons

    • Interface is less polished than 1Password
    • Some features require Premium
    Visit Bitwarden Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Bitwarden a good Vaultwarden alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, unlimited devices
    Not checked yetbitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026bitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026bitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Passbolt logo

    2. Passbolt

    Best for: IT and DevOps teams that want a self-hosted, open-source vault for shared credentials

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web, Browser extension, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vaultwarden

    Self-hosted and open source, designed around team sharing.

    Pros

    • Free Community Edition with unlimited users
    • Sharing and permissions designed for teams
    • Self-host or use the managed cloud

    Cons

    • Setup and maintenance fall on your team when self-hosting
    • Less suited to personal and family use
    • Directory sync and SSO need paid editions
    Visit Passbolt Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Passbolt a good Vaultwarden alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Community Edition
    Free, unlimited users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026passbolt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026passbolt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API and CLI
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026passbolt.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Psono logo

    3. Psono

    Best for: Small and mid-sized companies that want a self-hosted, open-source team vault

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web, Browser extension, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vaultwarden

    Self-hosted team manager with its own clients.

    Pros

    • All business features free for up to 10 users
    • Self-host it or use the SaaS version
    • Client-side encryption with fine-grained sharing

    Cons

    • Interface is functional rather than polished
    • Self-hosting means running and patching the server
    • Smaller community than Bitwarden
    Visit Psono Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Psono a good Vaultwarden alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free tier
    All business features up to 10 users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026psono.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    Self-hosted or SaaS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026psono.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    Client-side
    Checked Oct 25, 2026psono.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026psono.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Proton Pass logo

    4. Proton Pass

    Best for: Privacy-focused users who want email aliases built in

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vaultwarden

    Hosted, privacy-focused alternative with no maintenance.

    Pros

    • Built-in hide-my-email aliases
    • Open source and audited
    • Free plan with unlimited devices

    Cons

    • Younger than established managers
    • Some features only in Proton bundles
    Visit Proton Pass Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Proton Pass a good Vaultwarden alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Email aliases
    Built in
    Checked Oct 24, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)

The best Vaultwarden alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Bitwarden logo

Best Vaultwarden alternative for most people

Bitwarden

The official hosted service, if you'd rather not run a server.

Passbolt logo

Best Vaultwarden alternative for a free option

Passbolt

Self-hosted and open source, designed around team sharing.

Psono logo

Best Vaultwarden alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Psono

Self-hosted team manager with its own clients.

Proton Pass logo

Best Vaultwarden alternative for open source

Proton Pass

Hosted, privacy-focused alternative with no maintenance.

Bitwarden logo

Best Vaultwarden alternative for self-hosting

Bitwarden

The official hosted service, if you'd rather not run a server.

KeePassXC logo

Best Vaultwarden alternative for Mac

KeePassXC

No server at all: keep an encrypted file and sync it yourself.

Bitwarden logo

Best Vaultwarden alternative for Windows

Bitwarden

The official hosted service, if you'd rather not run a server.

Bitwarden logo

Best Vaultwarden alternative for Linux

Bitwarden

The official hosted service, if you'd rather not run a server.

Bitwarden logo

Best Vaultwarden alternative for iPhone and Android

Bitwarden

The official hosted service, if you'd rather not run a server.

Bitwarden logo

Best Vaultwarden alternative for working in the browser

Bitwarden

The official hosted service, if you'd rather not run a server.

Vaultwarden alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Vaultwarden?

Bitwarden ranks first right now. The official hosted service, if you'd rather not run a server. Passbolt and Psono follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Vaultwarden?

Yes. Bitwarden (open source), Passbolt (open source), Psono (free plan + paid) and Proton Pass (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Vaultwarden?

Yes: Bitwarden, Passbolt, Psono and Proton Pass, plus 1 more in the list above. Bitwarden, Passbolt and Psono can also be self-hosted.

Which Vaultwarden alternatives work on Linux?

Bitwarden, Proton Pass and KeePassXC run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Vaultwarden?

The complaints we hear most: unofficial, so no vendor support; you handle updates, backups and security; can trail official Bitwarden features.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Vaultwarden, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.