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Bitwarden Server (CE) vs 1Password

Self-host swap-in for 1Password. · Self-host 1Password · Bitwarden Server (CE) on os-alt

Bitwarden Server (CE) is one of the open-source self-host replacements for 1Password — license AGPL-3.0, 30min (their bitwarden.sh installer) to stand up, and $10-15 vps — the official server is heavier (. Compare against 1Password's $2.99/user/mo Personal; $7.99/user/mo Business below.

Bitwarden Server (CE)open-source1Passwordpaid SaaS
CategoryPassword manager / secrets vaultPassword manager / secrets vault
License / pricingAGPL-3.0$2.99/user/mo Personal; $7.99/user/mo Business
Starting price$0 self-host$2.99/user/mo
GitHubbitwarden/server ★ 18.6k · last commit todayaliveclosed source
Setup time30min (their bitwarden.sh installer)SaaS — sign up + bill
Monthly cost$10-15 VPS — the official server is heavier (.NET + several services).from $2.99/user/mo ($2.99/user/mo Personal; $7.99/user/mo Business)

Switching from 1Password to Bitwarden Server (CE)

Same as Vaultwarden — import via the Bitwarden client. SSO and policy features available with a paid license; basic vault works free.

Good fit for
Companies that want the official, vendor-supported Bitwarden code path.
Weak at
Resource-heavy compared to Vaultwarden.

Other open-source self-host alternatives to 1Password

  • Vaultwarden
    AGPL-3.010min docker-compose$5 VPS for a family or small team — single Rust binary + SQLite/Postgres.
  • Passbolt
    AGPL-3.020min docker-compose$5-10 VPS.

Bitwarden Server (CE) also replaces

  • Bitwarden— Password manager / secrets vault

In a terminal? npx os-alt 1password prints 1Password's self-host options — how the CLI works →

FAQ

Is Bitwarden Server (CE) a free alternative to 1Password?

Yes — Bitwarden Server (CE) is open source under AGPL-3.0. Self-host cost: $10-15 VPS — the official server is heavier (.NET + several services).. 1Password starts at $2.99/user/mo ($2.99/user/mo Personal; $7.99/user/mo Business).

How long does Bitwarden Server (CE) take to set up vs 1Password?

Self-hosting Bitwarden Server (CE): 30min (their bitwarden.sh installer). 1Password is a hosted SaaS — sign up and you're in.

What is Bitwarden Server (CE) good at, and what is it weak at?

Good fit for: Companies that want the official, vendor-supported Bitwarden code path.. Weak at: Resource-heavy compared to Vaultwarden..