Best Open-Source Dashlane Alternatives (2026)
6 self-hostable, open-source projects that replace Dashlane — without premium pricing for basic vaults. Each is scored for how hard it is to self-host, with one-click deploy options where they exist.
Dashlane's per-seat premium pricing adds up fast for families and teams that mostly need a vault and sharing, and the bundled VPN is rarely the reason people signed up. Self-hosting puts your encrypted vault on infrastructure you control instead of renting it indefinitely.
Our picks at a glance
Difficulty 2/5 and a single lightweight Rust container make it the lowest-effort self-host on the list.
The official Bitwarden server backs the full org/collection/enterprise feature set and the first-party apps.
Bitwarden offers a fully managed cloud tier (managed:yes) backed by the same open-source server.
Compare all 6 alternatives
Tap a column header to sort| Project | Deploy | Managed | License | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vaultwarden Rust | 50k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Docker Compose +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | |
| 17k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | ||
 Passbolt PHP | 6k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | AGPL-3.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
 Padloc TypeScript | 3.5k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 9 months ago | Repo | |
 Teampass PHP | 1.8k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Docker Compose +1 | GPL-3.0 | 2 months ago | Repo | |
 Psono Python | 700 ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +2 | Apache-2.0 | 1 month ago | Repo |
What to look for: Decide whether you need a personal/family vault or granular team sharing, and check client compatibility — Bitwarden-compatible servers let you keep using the polished official apps and browser extensions. End-to-end (client-side) encryption and a clean import path from your existing manager matter most.
The alternatives, reviewed
- #1
VaultwardenSelf-host: EasyLightweight Bitwarden-compatible server written in Rust, perfect for self-hosting
50k Rust AGPL-3.0 5 days agoHow it compares to Dashlane
- Unofficial reimplementation; not supported or endorsed by Bitwarden, so API changes can break compatibility
- No official mobile/desktop apps of its own; depends entirely on Bitwarden's clients
- Some enterprise/SSO and event-logging features of paid Bitwarden are absent or only partially implemented
- You own all security hardening, backups, and TLS termination yourself
- #2
Bitwarden ServerSelf-host: ModerateOfficial open-source server for the Bitwarden password manager
17k C# AGPL-3.0 5 days agoHow it compares to Dashlane
- The official self-host stack is resource-heavy (many containers including SQL Server/MSSQL) compared to Vaultwarden
- Some enterprise features (SSO/SCIM, advanced policies) require a paid license even when self-hosting
- Self-hosting requires a Bitwarden installation ID/key obtained from their website
- Heavier maintenance burden than lightweight alternatives
- #3
PassboltSelf-host: ModerateOpen-source password manager for teams with granular sharing and PGP encryption
6k PHP AGPL-3.0 3 days agoHow it compares to Dashlane
- Several features (SSO, directory sync, MFA policies, tags) are gated behind paid Pro/Cloud editions
- Relies on browser extensions; mobile app maturity lags 1Password/Dashlane
- Initial setup (GPG server keys, SMTP, HTTPS) is fiddly compared to consumer apps
- No personal/consumer focus — geared toward team credential sharing
- #4
PadlocSelf-host: InvolvedOpen-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager for individuals and teams
3.5k TypeScript AGPL-3.0 9 months agoHow it compares to Dashlane
- Development has slowed; releases are infrequent relative to active competitors
- Self-hosting documentation is thin and the monorepo build is non-trivial
- Fewer integrations, no extensive browser-autofill ecosystem like 1Password
- Smaller community means slower security review and feature growth
- #5
TeampassSelf-host: InvolvedOn-premise collaborative password manager for teams
1.8k PHP GPL-3.0 2 months agoHow it compares to Dashlane
- Dated UI and UX compared to modern commercial managers
- Manual setup (LAMP stack, MySQL, PHP extensions) can be error-prone; security depends on correct server hardening
- No first-party mobile apps; browser/web focused
- Historically has had security-audit concerns; requires careful, up-to-date deployment
- #6
PsonoSelf-host: ModerateSelf-hosted password manager for teams and enterprises with client-side encryption
700 Python Apache-2.0 1 month agoHow it compares to Dashlane
- Many enterprise features (LDAP sync, advanced policies) require a paid Enterprise license
- Split into multiple repos (server, client, admin, fileserver) making full deployment more involved
- Smaller community and fewer integrations than mainstream commercial managers
- Mobile experience is weaker than 1Password/Dashlane
The verdict
For nearly everyone, Vaultwarden is the answer: it speaks the Bitwarden protocol so you get first-class apps with a tiny, easy-to-run Rust server. If you want vendor-backed managed hosting or formal enterprise features, run the official bitwarden-server instead.
Dashlane alternatives — frequently asked questions
What's the easiest self-hosted Dashlane alternative?
Vaultwarden, at difficulty 2/5. It's a single lightweight Rust container that's compatible with the official Bitwarden clients, so setup and maintenance are minimal.
Is there a free open-source Dashlane alternative?
Yes. Vaultwarden (AGPL-3.0), Passbolt (AGPL-3.0), Padloc (AGPL-3.0), Teampass (GPL-3.0), and Psono (Apache-2.0) are all free and open source, as is the official bitwarden-server (AGPL-3.0).
Can I keep using the Bitwarden apps with a self-hosted server?
Yes. Both Vaultwarden and the official bitwarden-server implement the Bitwarden API, so the official desktop, mobile, and browser-extension clients work against your own server.
Which alternative is best for team password sharing?
Passbolt is built for teams with granular sharing and PGP encryption, and bitwarden-server has full organization/collection support. Teampass and Psono also target collaborative team use.
Do any of these offer managed hosting instead of self-hosting?
Yes — bitwarden-server, Passbolt, Padloc, and Psono all have managed/hosted options. Vaultwarden and Teampass are self-host only.
Is my vault end-to-end encrypted on these alternatives?
Yes. The Bitwarden-compatible servers (Vaultwarden, bitwarden-server), plus Padloc and Psono, all use client-side encryption, so the server never sees your plaintext passwords.