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1Password vs Bitwarden

Self-host either: open-source alternatives compared. · Category: auth, SSO & secrets

Both 1Password and Bitwarden are in the auth, SSO & secrets category. 3 open-source projects (Vaultwarden, Bitwarden Server (CE), Passbolt) self-host as a replacement for both — listed below alongside the picks unique to each.

1PasswordBitwarden
CategoryPassword manager / secrets vaultPassword manager / secrets vault
SaaS pricing anchor$2.99/user/mo Personal; $7.99/user/mo Business$3/user/mo Teams; $6/user/mo Enterprise
Self-host options listed33

Replaces both — 3 shared open-source picks

These open-source projects appear on both /1password/ and /bitwarden/ — picking one solves the migration off either SaaS.

Vaultwardendani-garcia/vaultwardenalivereplaces both

GitHub
★ 60.2k · last commit 11d ago
License
AGPL-3.0
Setup time
10min docker-compose
Monthly cost
$5 VPS for a family or small team — single Rust binary + SQLite/Postgres.

Bitwarden Server (CE)bitwarden/serveralivereplaces both

GitHub
★ 18.6k · last commit today
License
AGPL-3.0
Setup time
30min (their bitwarden.sh installer)
Monthly cost
$10-15 VPS — the official server is heavier (.NET + several services).

In a terminal? npx os-alt 1password or npx os-alt bitwarden prints either side — how the CLI works →

FAQ

Which open-source self-host alternatives replace both 1Password and Bitwarden?

3 open-source projects appear on both /1password/ and /bitwarden/: Vaultwarden, Bitwarden Server (CE), Passbolt.

How many self-host alternatives are listed for 1Password and Bitwarden?

3 for 1Password, 3 for Bitwarden.

Are all the self-host alternatives free?

Yes — every listed option is open source. Your cost is the VPS or hardware that runs it.