# Bitwarden

> Bitwarden 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.

- Repository: https://github.com/bitwarden/server
- Official docs: https://bitwarden.com/help/install-on-premise-linux/
- Checked: 2026-10-15

## What it replaces
- 1Password: Password vault with autofill, Vault sync across devices, Family and team password sharing (partial). Vault, autofill, sync and organisation sharing; feature parity with 1Password (Watchtower, passkeys, TOTP tiers) not checked.
- Dashlane Premium: Password vault and autofill, Vault sync across devices, Shared passwords and vaults (partial). 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.
- LastPass Premium and Families: Password vault and autofill, Vault sync across devices, Shared passwords and vaults (partial). 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.
- Keeper: Password vault and autofill, Vault sync across devices, Shared passwords and vaults (partial). 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.
- NordPass Premium: Password vault and autofill, Vault sync across devices (partial). Vaults and clients across devices cover routine password management; NordPass breach monitoring and other premium services are not included in this mapping.

## Facts, with sources

| Question | Status | Answer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs on my machine? | Confirmed | Self-hosted server (Docker) or Bitwarden cloud; desktop, browser, mobile and CLI clients | https://github.com/bitwarden/server#deploy | 2026-10-15 |
| Code licence | Partial | AGPL-3.0 server, GPL-3.0 clients; /bitwarden\_license folders under the non-OSI Bitwarden License; SDK is GPL-3.0 or Bitwarden SDK License | https://github.com/bitwarden/server/blob/main/LICENSE.txt | 2026-10-15 |
| Model weights licence | Confirmed | No separate model weights | https://github.com/bitwarden/server#readme | 2026-10-15 |
| Commercial use | Partial | Core is usable commercially under AGPL/GPL; code in bitwarden\_license folders is under Bitwarden's commercial licence | https://github.com/bitwarden/sdk-internal/blob/main/LICENSE | 2026-10-15 |
| Paid services needed? | Partial | Self-hosting needs a free installation id and key from bitwarden.com; paid plans unlock extra features | https://bitwarden.com/help/install-on-premise-linux/ | 2026-10-15 |
| Hardware | Confirmed | Server minimum x64 1.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 12 GB disk (4 GB RAM, 25 GB recommended) | https://bitwarden.com/help/install-on-premise-linux/ | 2026-10-15 |
| Operating systems | Confirmed | Clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and browsers; server on Docker | https://bitwarden.com/download/ | 2026-10-15 |
| Setup effort | Confirmed | Easy for clients; medium to self-host (Docker, install script, domain and TLS) | https://bitwarden.com/help/install-on-premise-linux/ | 2026-10-15 |

GitHub: 20346 stars, 1797 forks, last push 2026-10-16, archived: no.
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