Vaultwarden
Lightweight Bitwarden-compatible server written in Rust
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Vaultwarden is a free alternative to 1Password.
Vaultwarden is a lightweight, self-hosted server compatible with Bitwarden’s API, written in Rust.
- for
- Teams and individuals who want to run their own password manager without using Bitwarden’s cloud service.
- pricing
- open source
- license
- AGPL-3.0
Key features
- Bitwarden-compatible API — Provides the same API as Bitwarden, allowing existing Bitwarden clients to connect without changes.
- Rust implementation — Built in Rust for performance and safety, using minimal resources.
- Docker support — Official Docker images enable quick deployment on any container platform.
- Two-factor authentication — Supports email, authenticator apps, YubiKey and Duo for added security.
- SSO and organization support — Includes single sign-on, organization keys and user management similar to Bitwarden.
- Extensible configuration — Environment-file based settings let you customize storage, email, and security options.
Use cases
- Self-hosting a password vault for a small business
- Running a secure password manager in a Docker swarm or Kubernetes cluster
- Providing Bitwarden-compatible access for mobile and desktop clients without third-party cloud
- Testing password-manager integrations in CI pipelines
Vaultwarden vs alternatives
 Vaultwarden |  Bitwarden |  Doppler |  Infisical |  Keycloak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Self-hosted Bitwarden-compatible password storage | Managed cloud password vault | App secrets management | Service-level secret storage | Enterprise SSO and IAM |
| Pricing | Open source | Free | Subscription | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- Vaultwarden vs Bitwarden: Official Bitwarden service is hosted SaaS, while Vaultwarden is self-hosted and free.
- Vaultwarden vs Doppler: Doppler manages secrets for apps, not end-user passwords like Vaultwarden.
- Vaultwarden vs Infisical: Infisical focuses on secrets and certificates for services, whereas Vaultwarden stores personal passwords.
- Vaultwarden vs Keycloak: Keycloak provides identity and access management, not a password-manager UI compatible with Bitwarden clients.
Vaultwarden FAQ
Can Vaultwarden replace the official Bitwarden cloud?+
Yes, it implements the same API, so any Bitwarden client can connect to a Vaultwarden instance.
What platforms can I run Vaultwarden on?+
It runs on any system that supports Docker or can compile Rust binaries, including Linux, macOS and Windows.
Is data encrypted at rest?+
Vaultwarden stores encrypted vault data; encryption keys are derived from the user’s master password.
How do I enable two-factor authentication?+
Configure the desired 2FA methods (email, authenticator apps, YubiKey, Duo) in the environment settings and enable them per user.
Summarized by DevHunt from github.com · Oct 7, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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