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Passbolt
StableOverview
Self-hosted Bitwarden cloud or 1Password alternative for private, controlled deployment.
Passbolt is a self-hosted alternative to Bitwarden cloud or 1Password for people who want more control over their data and deployment.
Why people choose it
Passbolt Community Edition (CE) API. The JSON API for the open source password manager for teams!
What you get
Official project pages highlight open source password & secret management. any business, any size., your team can’t stop sharing credentials. passbolt empowers them to do it securely !, what makes passbolt unique ?.
Main tradeoff
Passbolt is best when you want control and privacy, but it usually asks you to handle your own deployment, updates, backups, and operational hardening.
Best fit
Choose Passbolt if you want a self-hosted alternative to Bitwarden cloud or 1Password and you are comfortable running and maintaining the stack yourself.
Interface previews
Screenshots of the Passbolt interface.
Feature support
| Feature | Support |
|---|---|
| Open source password & secret management. Any business, any size.This capability is highlighted on the official Passbolt website. | Supported |
| Your team can’t stop sharing credentials. Passbolt empowers them to do it securely !This capability is highlighted on the official Passbolt website. | Supported |
| What makes Passbolt unique ?This capability is highlighted on the official Passbolt website. | Supported |
| CollaborativeThis capability is highlighted on the official Passbolt website. | Supported |
| Secure by designThis capability is highlighted on the official Passbolt website. | Supported |
Community signals
- Stars
- 6.2k
- Forks
- 405
- Open issues
- 26
- Last commit
- 3d ago
- Latest release
- v5.16.0
- Repo created
- Feb 2016
Includes open pull requests
3w ago
Refreshed nightly from the GitHub API.
Questions
What is Passbolt used for?
Manage and share passwords securely with Passbolt. Open source, audited and built for teams that need collaboration, compliance and control.
Is Passbolt open source?
Yes. The official repository lists the project under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Is Passbolt a self-hosted alternative to Bitwarden cloud or 1Password?
Yes. Passbolt fits buyers and homelab users who want a self-hosted alternative to Bitwarden cloud or 1Password with more control over deployment and data.
Who is Passbolt best for?
Choose Passbolt if you want a self-hosted alternative to Bitwarden cloud or 1Password and you are comfortable running and maintaining the stack yourself.
What is the main tradeoff with Passbolt?
Passbolt is best when you want control and privacy, but it usually asks you to handle your own deployment, updates, backups, and operational hardening.
Where can I learn more about Passbolt?
Start with the official website at https://www.passbolt.com/ and the source repository at https://github.com/passbolt/passbolt_api.
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