Best Self-Hosted Password Managers in 2026

Tools for securely storing and managing passwords, credentials, and sensitive data across devices and teams.

The top-rated pick is Vaultwarden with 57,171 GitHub stars.

3 self-hosted password managers — ranked by GitHub stars. Browse all

Vaultwarden

Lightweight, self-hosted Bitwarden-compatible server written in Rust — runs on minimal hardware with full client support.

Alternative to:

Bitwarden

Passbolt

Passbolt Community Edition (CE) API. The JSON API for the open source password manager for teams!

Alternative to:

1Password

AliasVault

AliasVault is an end-to-end encrypted password and (email) alias manager that protects your privacy by creating alternative identities, passwords and email addresses for every website you use.

Alternative to:

1Password

Why self-host?

Self-hosting puts you in control. You own your data, avoid vendor lock-in, and eliminate recurring subscription costs. For teams handling sensitive data or operating under strict compliance requirements, running your own infrastructure is often the only viable option.

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