Open Source Password & Secret Management Software
Password & Secret Management software stores and organizes login credentials, API keys, and sensitive configuration strings in encrypted vaults. These tools prevent the use of weak or repeated passwords by generating and storing complex strings for various accounts. This type of software serves individuals and teams who need to synchronize secrets across multiple devices. Self-hosting these apps ensures that encrypted databases and private keys remain on local hardware rather than on external servers. This approach removes reliance on external companies for access to critical authentication data.
This page lists 9 open source tools in the Password & Secret Management category. The most popular are Vaultwarden, KeePassXC and Ente. Most use the AGPL-3.0 or GPL-3.0 license, and 7 offer an official Docker image.
Vaultwarden
A lightweight server implementation of the Bitwarden API written in Rust for self-hosted password management.
KeePassXC
Stores and manages sensitive information in an offline encrypted file for users with high security demands.
Ente
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage for photos, videos, and documents with a dedicated two-factor authentication tool.
Bitwarden
Securely stores, shares, and autofills passwords across multiple devices using a self-hosted or cloud backend.
KeeWeb
Manage encrypted password vaults using a cross-platform interface compatible with standard KeePass database files.
Passbolt
A security focused password manager for teams to centralize, organize, and share credentials and secrets securely.
AliasVault
Manage encrypted passwords and random email aliases to create unique digital identities for every website used.
TeamPass
A collaborative password management solution designed for on-premise installation and shared access across professional teams.
PearPass
Manage passwords and identities using peer to peer syncing and local encrypted storage without central cloud servers.
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