Bitwarden at a glance
Checked 15 Oct 2026Bitwarden is a full password manager (server v2026.10.0, Oct 2026). Server code is AGPL-3.0 and clients are GPL-3.0, but both repos also hold a /bitwarden_license folder under a non-OSI commercial licence. The internal SDK is dual-licensed GPL-3.0 or Bitwarden SDK License, with GPL-only builds available. Cure53 audited the core app, desktop app and browser extension in 2025. Self-hosting needs Docker, 2 GB RAM and a free installation id from bitwarden.com; some team and enterprise features need a paid licence.
RepoQuarry. “Bitwarden.” Checked 15 Oct 2026. https://repoquarry.dev/projects/bitwardenHow much of 1Password does it replace?
3 of 6 jobs. Vault, autofill, sync and organisation sharing; feature parity with 1Password (Watchtower, passkeys, TOTP tiers) not checked.
For two-factor (TOTP) codes, passkey storage, breach and weak-password alerts (Watchtower), see other 1Password alternatives. You may also need to build an interface, an API server and hosting yourself.
How much of Dashlane Premium does it replace?
3 of 4 jobs. Vault access across devices and organization sharing cover core password management; sharing limits depend on plan and some family or team features require paid Bitwarden plans; breach monitoring is not included in this mapping.
For breach monitoring and alerts, see other Dashlane Premium alternatives. You may also need to build an interface, an API server and hosting yourself.
How much of LastPass Premium and Families does it replace?
3 of 4 jobs. Vault access across devices and organization sharing cover core password management; sharing limits depend on plan and some family or team features require paid Bitwarden plans; breach monitoring is not included in this mapping.
For breach monitoring and alerts, see other LastPass Premium and Families alternatives. You may also need to build an interface, an API server and hosting yourself.
How much of Keeper does it replace?
3 of 4 jobs. Vault access across devices and organization sharing cover core password management; sharing limits depend on plan and some family or team features require paid Bitwarden plans; breach monitoring is not included in this mapping.
For breach monitoring and alerts, see other Keeper alternatives. You may also need to build an interface, an API server and hosting yourself.
How much of NordPass Premium does it replace?
2 of 3 jobs. Vaults and clients across devices cover routine password management; NordPass breach monitoring and other premium services are not included in this mapping.
For breach monitoring and alerts, see other NordPass Premium alternatives. You may also need to build an interface, an API server and hosting yourself.
Facts, with sources
Every answer links to where we found it. We read the documentation; we did not install it.
You can deploy Bitwarden using Docker containers on Windows, macOS, and Linux distributions.github.com · server#deploy ↗ 1d ago
The default license throughout the repository is AGPL v3.0 unless the header specifies another license. Bitwarden Licensed code is found only in the /bitwarden_license directory.github.com · LICENSE.txt ↗ 1d ago
Anything contained within a directory named bitwarden_license is covered solely by the BITWARDEN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT LICENSE.github.com · LICENSE ↗ 1d ago
Retrieve an installation id and key from https://bitwarden.com/host for use in installation.bitwarden.com · install-on-premise-linux ↗ 1d ago
Memory 2GB RAM 4GB RAM Storage 12GB 25GBbitwarden.com · install-on-premise-linux ↗ 1d ago
Install Bitwarden on macOS, Windows, and Linux desktops with native applications.bitwarden.com · download ↗ 1d ago
Install Docker and Docker Compose on your machine.bitwarden.com · install-on-premise-linux ↗ 1d ago