Overview
Passbolt is a self-hosted, open-source password manager designed for teams and collaboration. It uses OpenPGP for end-to-end encryption, offers fine-grained sharing permissions, browser extensions, a CLI, and a REST API. It targets organizations that want to self-host shared credential management.
Where it falls short of 1Password
- 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
We list the gaps honestly so you can decide if the trade-off is worth owning your data.
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