Vaultwarden vs 1Password
Self-host swap-in for 1Password. · Self-host 1Password · Vaultwarden on os-alt
Vaultwarden is one of the open-source self-host replacements for 1Password — license AGPL-3.0, 10min docker-compose to stand up, and $5 vps for a family or small team — single rust binary + sqlite/postgres. Compare against 1Password's $2.99/user/mo Personal; $7.99/user/mo Business below.
| Vaultwardenopen-source | 1Passwordpaid SaaS | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password manager / secrets vault | Password manager / secrets vault |
| License / pricing | AGPL-3.0 | $2.99/user/mo Personal; $7.99/user/mo Business |
| Starting price | $0 self-host | $2.99/user/mo |
| GitHub | dani-garcia/vaultwarden | closed source |
| Setup time | 10min docker-compose | SaaS — sign up + bill |
| Monthly cost | $5 VPS for a family or small team — single Rust binary + SQLite/Postgres. | from $2.99/user/mo ($2.99/user/mo Personal; $7.99/user/mo Business) |
Switching from 1Password to Vaultwarden
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.
- Good fit for
- Solo / small-team users who want the official Bitwarden clients without paying for Bitwarden Cloud.
- Weak at
- Not officially affiliated with Bitwarden; admin UI is sparse.
Other open-source self-host alternatives to 1Password
Vaultwarden 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 Vaultwarden a free alternative to 1Password?
Yes — Vaultwarden is open source under AGPL-3.0. Self-host cost: $5 VPS for a family or small team — single Rust binary + SQLite/Postgres.. 1Password starts at $2.99/user/mo ($2.99/user/mo Personal; $7.99/user/mo Business).
How long does Vaultwarden take to set up vs 1Password?
Self-hosting Vaultwarden: 10min docker-compose. 1Password is a hosted SaaS — sign up and you're in.
What is Vaultwarden good at, and what is it weak at?
Good fit for: Solo / small-team users who want the official Bitwarden clients without paying for Bitwarden Cloud.. Weak at: Not officially affiliated with Bitwarden; admin UI is sparse..