Is Bitwarden's self-hosted server free?
The official Bitwarden server can be self-hosted for free, with the core password manager features available to everyone. Some features, such as…
Bitwarden: Self-Hosted Password Manager
Bitwarden provides a self-hosted vault for securely storing, autofilling, and sharing passwords across devices.
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| Requirement | Bitwarden | Vaultwarden | Passbolt | AliasVault |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM |
| Min hardware | 200 MB RAM · 1 GB | Not stated | Not stated | 1 vCPU · 1 GB RAM · 16 GB |
| Price | Free + Premium | Free | Free + Pro | Free |
| Containers | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 2 (app, MariaDB) | 1 (app only) |
| Database | SQLite | SQLite | MariaDB | PostgreSQL |
| Runtime | .NET | Rust | PHP | .NET |
| Install options | Docker only | Docker only | Docker + Linux | Docker only |
| Clients | iOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux | iOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux | iOSAndroidmacOSWindows | iOSAndroid |
Common questions
Should I self-host Bitwarden or use Vaultwarden?
Bitwarden Lite, the official single-container server, runs on as little as 200 MB of RAM and supports SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB or SQL…
How do I back up a self-hosted Bitwarden vault?
Back up the database and the Bitwarden data folder, which contains attachments, configuration and keys. Test restoring on another machine before you…
Alternatives to Bitwarden
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Vaultwarden
A small Rust server that works with the official Bitwarden apps and browser extensions, so you can keep a family password vault at home.
Freex86 + ARMRust
Passbolt
Run Passbolt on your own hardware with Docker to store, share, and audit passwords for self-hosted services.
Free + Prox86 + ARMPHP