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Bitwarden
Bitwarden: the trusted password manager.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-04
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/bitwarden/server or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed 1Password.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $12/mo ($144/yr) in subscriptions
Bitwarden FAQ
Common questions
Is Bitwarden free and open source?+
Bitwarden is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Bitwarden: the trusted password manager.
What paid software does Bitwarden replace?+
Bitwarden serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: 1Password, LastPass, saving up to $12/month ($144/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Bitwarden?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/bitwarden/server or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Bitwarden?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed 1Password.