Bitwarden alternatives are password managers that store, generate and fill your logins across devices. The choice comes down to why you're leaving: open-source and self-hosted managers keep you in control of the code and the server, commercial managers add business consoles, and browser-built options are simplest for one person. Ten options follow in no particular order.
Here's the short version. People pick Bitwarden for one of two reasons: it's open source, or it's a solid all-rounder for a household or team. Whichever reason brought you there should decide where you go next.
The ten managers below are listed alphabetically and in no particular order, and every description comes from each vendor's own website, read as of Oct 2026.
Bitwarden alternatives at a glance
I checked the free plan column on each vendor's own website, as of Oct 2026. Yes means the page names a free plan, a free version or an open source edition. Trial only means it names a time-limited free trial. Not stated means the page I read named neither, so check the vendor's own site before you sign up.
| Tool | Type | Good for | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Password | Commercial password manager | Vaults, secrets and AI agent access | Not stated |
| Dashlane | Credential security platform | Business sharing with admin controls | Trial only |
| Google Password Manager | Built into Android and Chrome | Simple syncing for one ecosystem | Not stated |
| KeePassXC | Open-source desktop manager | Offline vaults you fully control | Yes |
| Keeper | Identity security platform | Passwords within wider identity security | Trial only |
| LastPass | Commercial password manager | Passwords plus shadow IT oversight | Trial only |
| Padloc | Open-source encrypted manager | Passwords, notes and files in one vault | Yes |
| Passbolt | Open-source team manager | Team password and secret sharing | Yes |
| Psono | Self-hosted open-source manager | Company vaults on your own servers | Yes |
| Zoho Vault | Team password manager | Shared passwords and passkeys for teams | Yes |
Ten password managers to compare
1Password
Best for: Teams and families who want a polished vault plus secrets management and secure access for AI agents and machines.
Dashlane
Best for: Businesses wanting safe credential sharing with role-based admin controls, plus proactive alerts on password risks and an AI advisor.
Google Password Manager
Best for: Android and Chrome users who want saved passwords available across their devices with no extra app, plus a built-in password checkup.
KeePassXC
Best for: Privacy-minded individuals who want a free, open-source desktop manager that keeps the vault encrypted with no data on remote servers.
Keeper
Best for: Organisations wanting password management as part of wider identity security for people, machines and AI agents, with personal and family plans too.
LastPass
Best for: Companies that want password management with shadow IT discovery and AI governance, plus a browser extension, generator and dark web monitoring.
Padloc
Best for: Individuals and small groups wanting open-source, end-to-end encrypted storage for passwords, notes, cards, documents and authenticator codes.
Passbolt
Best for: IT teams that want an open-source, end-to-end encrypted password and secrets manager they can roll out company-wide.
Psono
Best for: Firms that want to self-host an open-source password manager, or use it as SaaS, with business features free for up to 10 users.
Zoho Vault
Best for: Workplaces wanting password and passkey sharing across groups, with a free plan for unlimited devices and a 15-day business trial.
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Your reason for leaving decides the pick
Here's what stood out reading the vendor pages. If open source or self-hosting is why you picked Bitwarden, those vendors say so in plain words: Psono calls itself a self-hosted and open-source password manager, and Passbolt an open source password manager for teams. KeePassXC goes further and stores nothing on remote servers at all.
The big commercial names have moved beyond passwords. LastPass now sells itself with shadow IT and AI governance, Keeper calls itself identity security for humans, machines and AI agents, and 1Password leads with giving AI agents access without handing over your passwords.
Open source, commercial or built into your browser?
- Open source and self-hosted. You can read the code, and some let you run the server yourself, which suits privacy-minded people and IT teams who want data on their own hardware.
- Commercial managers. Polished apps, family plans and business admin consoles with sharing controls, dark web monitoring and, more and more, AI agent access.
- Built-in options. A browser or phone password manager is the simplest choice if you use one ecosystem and don't share passwords with anyone.
Five checks before you export your vault
- Can it import your current vault? Use an encrypted export where you can, and delete any plain export file afterwards.
- Does it support passkeys? Several managers here now store passkeys alongside passwords.
- Who needs access? Sharing with family or a team needs shared vaults and admin controls.
- Where should data live? If self-hosting matters, pick a tool that offers it on its own site.
- Is two-factor covered? Keep your second factor separate from the password manager.
That last point matters more than people think. My guide to authenticator apps covers the second factor.
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My plain advice if you're leaving Bitwarden
Stick with the reason you chose it. If open source mattered, move to another open-source manager, and if you run a team, pick one built for teams with self-hosting. If you wanted more polish, family sharing or a business console, a commercial manager is the better fit. Whatever you choose, run both side by side for a week before you delete the old vault.
For a deeper look at the open-source side, see my roundup of open source password managers, and my guide to more password manager alternatives covers the commercial side.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the best open-source alternative to Bitwarden?
It depends on whether you want a desktop app or a shared server. Offline desktop managers suit individuals, while self-hosted team managers suit companies that want vaults on their own servers.
Can I self-host a Bitwarden alternative?
Yes. Several open-source managers on this list offer self-hosting, and at least one says it's available either self-hosted or as SaaS.
Is a browser password manager good enough?
For one person in one ecosystem, often yes. If you share passwords with family or a team, or use several browsers, a dedicated manager handles that better.
How do I move my passwords to a new manager?
Most managers import a standard export file. Export your vault, import it into the new manager, check a few logins, then delete the export file straight away.
Do password managers store passkeys?
Many now do. Several on this list store passkeys alongside passwords, cards and notes.
