Passbolt
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 2 SaaS tools on os-alt
passbolt/passbolt_api · alive · ★ 5.90k · last commit 1d ago · 23 open issues
License: AGPL-3.0
Good fit for Engineering teams that treat passwords as shared infrastructure secrets with per-resource permissions.
Weak at Browser extension is less polished; mobile apps are newer than Bitwarden's.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli 1password prints
the 1Password comparison table including Passbolt.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- 1Password · Password manager / secrets vault
Passbolt → Import → KeePass/CSV. Export 1Password as CSV → import. Passbolt is built around team-shared secrets first; personal vaults are secondary.
- Bitwarden · Password manager / secrets vault
Bitwarden Cloud → Tools → Export (CSV). Passbolt → Resources → Import → CSV. Folders and shared organisations need rebuilding; URLs / usernames / passwords carry over cleanly.
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FAQ
Is Passbolt actively maintained?
Yes — last commit 1d ago. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does Passbolt cost to self-host?
Passbolt is free and open source under AGPL-3.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $5-10 VPS.
Which SaaS does Passbolt replace?
Passbolt is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: 1Password, Bitwarden.