# Open-source alternatives to Keeper

> We track 3 open-source alternatives to Keeper, but none currently has confirmed commercial use, local running and no paid services together. None of the 3 projects we track covers all 4 Keeper jobs, so most people combine two or more.

Keeper: Keeper sells password management for teams and businesses. Listed alternatives cover vault and sharing work; KeeperPAM, privileged sessions and secrets infrastructure are separate jobs outside this comparison. Pricing: See pricing page (checked 2026-10-16). Facts checked 2026-10-15.

## Projects

| Project | Jobs | Runs locally | Commercial use | Paid services | Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bitwarden](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/bitwarden) | password-vault-autofill, cross-device-vault-sync, shared-vaults | Self-hosted server (Docker) or Bitwarden cloud; desktop, browser, mobile and CLI clients | Core is usable commercially under AGPL/GPL; code in bitwarden\_license folders is under Bitwarden's commercial licence | Self-hosting needs a free installation id and key from bitwarden.com; paid plans unlock extra features | Server minimum x64 1.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 12 GB disk (4 GB RAM, 25 GB recommended) |
| [Passbolt](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/passbolt) | password-vault-autofill, cross-device-vault-sync, shared-vaults | Self-hosted server (Linux packages, Docker, Helm) or Passbolt Cloud | Yes under AGPL-3.0; the Passbolt trademark is not licensed | None required for Community Edition; Pro and Cloud editions are paid | 2 CPU cores and 2 GB RAM recommended; needs SMTP and NTP |
| [Psono](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/psono) | password-vault-autofill, cross-device-vault-sync, shared-vaults | Self-hosted (Docker) or SaaS | Yes, Apache-2.0 server; Enterprise Edition features are separately licensed | None required; business features free up to 10 users, Enterprise Edition paid beyond that | Under 100 users, server VM with 1 CPU and 1 GB RAM plus a database VM with 1 CPU and 1.5 GB RAM |

## Common questions

### Is there a free, open-source alternative to Keeper?

Yes. Bitwarden, Psono and Passbolt are free to download and run on your own computer without paid API keys. Each covers only part of what Keeper does, so check which job you need.

### Can I do password vault and autofill locally without a Keeper subscription?

Yes, with Bitwarden (AGPL-3.0-only), Passbolt (AGPL-3.0-only) and Psono (Apache-2.0). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Can I do vault sync across devices locally without a Keeper subscription?

Yes, with Bitwarden (AGPL-3.0-only), Passbolt (AGPL-3.0-only) and Psono (Apache-2.0). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Which Keeper alternatives can I use commercially?

Confirmed: Psono. With conditions: Bitwarden and Passbolt. This is not legal advice; read each licence.

### Does any open-source project replace all of Keeper?

Not as of 2026-10-15. Password vault and autofill, vault sync across devices, shared passwords and vaults and breach monitoring and alerts are covered by different projects.

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