Vaultwarden
Live Stable EasyReplaces 1Password, Bitwarden Cloud, LastPass
$480
Bounty Value
$96
Saves per Year
5
Years Tracked
Security
Category
Enterprise vs. Open Alternative
Cost comparison per seat per year
| Tool | Cost/seat/yr | 10 seats | 50 seats | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okta | $120 | $1,200 | $6,000 | 100% |
| 1Password Business | $96 | $960 | $4,800 | 100% |
| HashiCorp Vault Enterprise | $600 | $6,000 | $30,000 | 100% |
| Vaultwarden | $0 | $0 | $0 | Free |
Self-hosting infrastructure costs not included. Typically $2-10/month per service.
Lightweight Bitwarden-compatible password manager. Same clients, self-hosted backend, written in Rust.
Why it works
- Bitwarden-compatible: Use official Bitwarden apps and browser extensions
- Lightweight: Runs on minimal hardware, < 100MB RAM
- Full features: TOTP, secure notes, shared collections, organizations
- Easy migration: Export from any password manager, import to Vaultwarden
- Battle-tested: Millions of downloads, active community
What you lose
- Bitwarden’s managed enterprise SSO
- Some advanced enterprise reporting features
password-manager security secrets