open sourcecm0zfiowb00pj94snnh6jzvs0Self-host★ 4.4kactive mar 2025
Buttercup
Secure, simple, and free password manager.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-04
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- cm0zfiowb00pj94snnh6jzvs0
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/buttercup/buttercup-desktop 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
Buttercup FAQ
Common questions
Is Buttercup free and open source?+
Buttercup is an open-source tool licensed under cm0zfiowb00pj94snnh6jzvs0 that runs on self-host. Secure, simple, and free password manager.
What paid software does Buttercup replace?+
Buttercup 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 Buttercup?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/buttercup/buttercup-desktop 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 Buttercup?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed 1Password.