Bitwarden vs Passbolt
Both Bitwarden and Passbolt are self-hosted alternatives to 1Password, Bitwarden Cloud, Dashlane, Google Password Manager, iCloud Keychain and LastPass. Both are filed under Password Managers.
Side by side
| Field | Bitwarden | Passbolt |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Password manager with a webapp, browser extension, and mobile app. | Collaborative password manager. |
| GitHub stars | 20,553 | 6,198 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Platforms | Docker, C# | PHP, deb, K8S, Docker |
| Latest release | v2026.10.1, 28 October 2026 | v5.17.0, 20 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 30 October 2026 | 20 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| Website | https://bitwarden.com/ | https://www.passbolt.com/ |
| Source code | https://github.com/bitwarden/server | https://github.com/passbolt/passbolt_api |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Bitwarden has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 20,553 against 6,198.
- Bitwarden recorded repository activity more recently, 30 October 2026 against 20 October 2026.
- Bitwarden has the newer release on record: v2026.10.1, 28 October 2026, against v5.17.0, 20 October 2026.
- Both are listed under the same license: AGPL-3.0.
- Platforms differ: Bitwarden lists Docker, C#; Passbolt lists PHP, deb, K8S, Docker.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Password Managers.