Alternatives to Padloc
End-to-end encrypted password manager with an open-source self-host option. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Padloc
End-to-end encrypted password manager with an open-source self-host option.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Padloc.
Bitwarden
An open-source password manager with free cross-device sync, apps for every platform and optional paid plans.
Bitwarden is also open source and self-hostable, with a larger ecosystem including a browser extension and CLI, and a free tier with unlimited devices.
Vaultwarden
A lightweight self-hosted server compatible with the Bitwarden apps, written in Rust.
Vaultwarden is a lightweight Rust server for self-hosting that works with the official Bitwarden apps, but it is an unofficial project.
1Password
Subscription password manager for individuals and families that stores, fills and shares passwords and passkeys.
1Password is closed source and paid with no self-hosting, but offers Watchtower breach reports, passkey storage, per-item sharing and a CLI.
Proton Pass
End-to-end encrypted password manager from Proton, with a six-user Family plan and shared vaults.
Proton Pass is closed source with no self-hosting, offering end-to-end encryption, shared vaults and a six-user Family plan tied to Proton accounts.
Passbolt
Self-hosted password manager for teams, built on OpenPGP keys.
Passbolt is a self-hosted team manager built on per-user OpenPGP keys whose community edition has no user limits, but its platforms are Linux, web and browser extension only.
Psono
Self-hostable password manager aimed at companies and developers.
Psono is a self-hostable Apache-2.0 manager for companies with SAML, LDAP and audit logging, but self-hosting requires several containers and mobile apps are not listed.
KeePassXC
A free, open-source desktop password manager that keeps your vault in a local encrypted file.
KeePassXC drops the server entirely for a local encrypted file on desktop, with no official mobile app and no built-in sync service.
NordPass
Password manager with passkey support from the makers of NordVPN.
NordPass is closed source with no self-hosting, offering full passkey support on every major platform and a free tier limited to one active device.
Also worth comparing
These listings name Padloc as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
KeePassDX
Android KeePass client with biometric unlock and autofill.
Padloc remains open source under AGPL-3.0 and adds end-to-end encrypted sync with a self-hostable server, though advanced sharing needs a paid plan.
Nextcloud Passwords
A password manager app that stores and manages passwords on your own Nextcloud server.
Padloc has an open-source AGPL-3.0 server you can self-host plus desktop and mobile apps, with advanced sharing on a paid plan.
Passky
A lightweight open-source password manager that you can self-host, with browser extensions and apps.
Padloc is an AGPL-3.0 end-to-end encrypted manager with a self-hostable server and desktop and mobile apps, with advanced sharing on a paid plan.
Passwork
A self-hosted password and secrets manager for businesses with role-based access and audit trails.
Padloc has an open-source AGPL-3.0 server you can self-host and apps for desktop, mobile and web, but a smaller ecosystem and paid advanced sharing features.
Pleasant Password Server
On-premise password server that adds a web interface and roles to KeePass.
Padloc provides an open-source self-hostable server with desktop and mobile apps, but advanced sharing and organisation features require a paid plan.
Teampass
A self-hosted, open-source password manager for teams with folder-level access control and audit trails.
Padloc has an open-source AGPL-3.0 server for self-hosting plus desktop and mobile apps, though advanced sharing features need a paid plan.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
