Alternatives to Passbolt

Self-hosted password manager for teams, built on OpenPGP keys. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Passbolt.

  • Psono

    Self-hostable password manager aimed at companies and developers.

    FreemiumOpen sourceLinuxWebSelf-hostedBrowser extension

    Psono is also a self-hosted team password manager, licensed Apache-2.0, adding SAML and LDAP authentication in its free community edition, though self-hosting requires several containers.

  • Bitwarden

    An open-source password manager with free cross-device sync, apps for every platform and optional paid plans.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSWebBrowser extensionCommand lineSelf-hosted

    Bitwarden drops OpenPGP keys for a password-based vault, adds apps for desktop, mobile and CLI, and can be self-hosted or used through its cloud service.

  • Vaultwarden

    A lightweight self-hosted server compatible with the Bitwarden apps, written in Rust.

    FreeOpen sourceSelf-hostedWeb

    Vaultwarden is a lightweight self-hosted server for the Bitwarden apps with organization vaults, but it is unofficial and SSO or directory sync are not a priority.

  • Padloc

    End-to-end encrypted password manager with an open-source self-host option.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSWebSelf-hosted

    Padloc offers an open-source AGPL-3.0 self-hostable server with desktop and mobile apps, but advanced sharing and organisation features need a paid plan and its ecosystem is smaller.

  • Pleasant Password Server

    On-premise password server that adds a web interface and roles to KeePass.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsLinuxWebSelf-hosted

    Pleasant Password Server is an on-premise paid, closed-source option built on the KeePass format, with roles, auditing and Active Directory integration.

  • gopass

    Team-oriented password store built on GPG and Git.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxCommand line

    gopass also relies on GPG keys for team sharing through per-store recipients and Git, but it is command-line first with no official graphical client or web interface.

  • Teampass

    A self-hosted, open-source password manager for teams with folder-level access control and audit trails.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hostedBrowser extension

    Teampass is a free GPL-3.0 self-hosted team manager with folder and role based access and audit trails, running on a PHP and MySQL server.

  • Passwork

    A self-hosted password and secrets manager for businesses with role-based access and audit trails.

    PaidProprietaryWebSelf-hosted

    Passwork is a paid closed-source self-hosted business manager with role-based access and full audit trails, and its trial requires a business email.

Also worth comparing

These listings name Passbolt as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.

  • Nextcloud Passwords

    A password manager app that stores and manages passwords on your own Nextcloud server.

    FreeProprietaryWebSelf-hosted

    Passbolt is a self-hosted AGPL-3.0 team manager using per-user OpenPGP encryption, with a free community edition and paid enterprise features.

  • Passpack

    A hosted password manager for businesses and teams, with end-to-end encryption and shared credentials.

    PaidProprietaryiOSWebBrowser extension

    Passbolt is open source and self-hosted, with per-user OpenPGP encryption and a free community edition, while directory sync and audit logs are paid.

  • Password Depot

    A password manager for businesses and home users, with an on-premises server option instead of the cloud.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsmacOSAndroidiOSSelf-hostedBrowser extension

    Passbolt is open source and self-hosted with per-user OpenPGP encryption and a free community edition, while directory sync and audit logs require payment.

  • TeamPassword

    A hosted password manager for small teams to share access to apps and services.

    PaidProprietaryWebBrowser extension

    Passbolt is open source under AGPL-3.0 and self-hosted with per-user OpenPGP encryption, free without user limits in the community edition.

  • Zoho Vault

    A hosted zero-knowledge password and passkey manager for individuals, teams and enterprises.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsAndroidiOSWebBrowser extension

    Passbolt is open source and self-hosted with per-user OpenPGP encryption, so data stays on your servers rather than with Zoho.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.