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Bitwarden — open source alternative

Open source password manager with free cloud and self-host options.

Strengths

  • Generous free tier on the hosted service.
  • Strong open source credentials.
  • Cross-platform clients and browser extensions.

Weaknesses

  • Self-hosting the full stack is multi-container.
  • Some polish features (password health, reports) are paid.
  • Occasional syncing edge cases on mobile.
License: GPL-3.0 / AGPL-3.0 Self-host difficulty: 2/5 Hosted cloud optionDesktop: Windows, macOS, LinuxMobile: iOS, Android

Official site · Source on GitHub

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