Passbolt
Open source password manager focused on security, collaboration and privacy for organizations
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/passbolt/passbolt_api or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Dashlane.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $18/mo ($216/yr) in subscriptions
Passbolt FAQ
Common questions
Is Passbolt free and open source?+
Passbolt is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Open source password manager focused on security, collaboration and privacy for organizations
What paid software does Passbolt replace?+
Passbolt serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Dashlane, Enpass, Proton Pass, saving up to $18/month ($216/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Passbolt?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/passbolt/passbolt_api or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Passbolt?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Dashlane.