1Password
Password manager to secure and autofill logins and sensitive info
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Lightweight Bitwarden server implementation written in Rust
Self-hosted password management server compatible with Bitwarden clients. Written in Rust for minimal resource usage, perfect for individuals and small organizations.
Vaultwarden is an alternative implementation of the Bitwarden server API, rewritten in Rust to dramatically reduce resource requirements while maintaining full compatibility with official Bitwarden clients across mobile, desktop, and browser platforms.
Designed specifically for individuals, families, and small organizations who want enterprise-grade password management without the overhead of the official Bitwarden server. Vaultwarden delivers nearly complete API coverage including personal vaults, organizations, collections, Send, emergency access, and comprehensive multi-factor authentication options (FIDO2 WebAuthn, YubiKey, Duo, authenticator apps).
Distributed primarily as container images (Docker/Podman) via ghcr.io, docker.io, and quay.io, Vaultwarden simplifies deployment with straightforward volume mounting for persistent storage. The project includes a modified web vault client bundled within containers and recommends reverse proxy configuration for production use. Built on the Rocket web framework, it requires HTTPS or localhost for Web Crypto API functionality. Licensed under AGPL-3.0, the project maintains active community support through Matrix, GitHub Discussions, and forums.
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Family Password Vault
Securely share passwords and sensitive documents across family members using organizations and collections with minimal server overhead
Small Business Credential Management
Deploy enterprise-grade password policies, role-based access, and event logs without dedicated infrastructure investment
Homelab Integration
Run alongside other self-hosted services on resource-constrained hardware like Raspberry Pi or NAS devices
Privacy-Focused Migration
Transition from cloud-based password managers to fully self-controlled infrastructure while keeping familiar Bitwarden clients
Yes, Vaultwarden implements the Bitwarden client API and works with official mobile, desktop, and browser extensions. Simply point your client to your Vaultwarden server URL.
Vaultwarden uses significantly fewer resources due to its Rust implementation, making it suitable for low-power devices and environments where the official resource-heavy service would be impractical.
Yes, you can export your data from Bitwarden and import it into Vaultwarden. The API compatibility ensures seamless data portability between implementations.
Report issues directly to the Vaultwarden project via GitHub issues or discussions. Do not use official Bitwarden support channels, as this is an independent implementation.
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