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Vaultwarden

Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 2 SaaS tools on os-alt

dani-garcia/vaultwarden · alive · ★ 60.2k · last commit 11d ago · 49 open issues

License: AGPL-3.0

Good fit for Solo / small-team users who want the official Bitwarden clients without paying for Bitwarden Cloud.

Weak at Unofficial; some paid features (SSO, hardware key on free tier, Send file) require server config, and admin UI is sparse.

In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli 1password prints the 1Password comparison table including Vaultwarden. how the CLI works →

Replaces these SaaS

  • 1Password · Password manager / secrets vault

    1Password → Settings → Export → 1pux (or Unencrypted CSV). In a Bitwarden client (web/desktop) pointed at your Vaultwarden URL, Tools → Import data → 1Password. Items + folders + passwords come over.

  • Bitwarden · Password manager / secrets vault

    If already on Bitwarden Cloud: install official Bitwarden client → log into Cloud → Tools → Export vault (JSON, encrypted). Point the same client at your Vaultwarden URL → log in to the new account → Tools → Import → Bitwarden (JSON). Items, folders, organisations all carry over.

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FAQ

Is Vaultwarden actively maintained?

Yes — last commit 11d ago. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).

What does Vaultwarden cost to self-host?

Vaultwarden is free and open source under AGPL-3.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $5 VPS for a family or small team — single Rust binary + SQLite/Postgres.

Which SaaS does Vaultwarden replace?

Vaultwarden is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: 1Password, Bitwarden.