# Passbolt: Free Open Source Alternative to Dashlane, Enpass, Proton Pass

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/passbolt
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Passbolt (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Dashlane, Enpass, Proton Pass. Open source password manager focused on security, collaboration and privacy for organizations

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Passbolt
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://passbolt.com
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/passbolt/passbolt_api
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 6.2k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/passbolt/passbolt_api or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Dashlane.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (3)
Replacing these paid tools with Passbolt saves up to $18/mo ($216/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Dashlane](https://caniforkit.com/dashlane) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Dashlane vs Passbolt](https://caniforkit.com/vs/dashlane-vs-passbolt) |
| [Enpass](https://caniforkit.com/enpass) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Enpass vs Passbolt](https://caniforkit.com/vs/enpass-vs-passbolt) |
| [Proton Pass](https://caniforkit.com/proton-pass) | [security](https://caniforkit.com/category/security) | $6/mo | [Compare Proton Pass vs Passbolt](https://caniforkit.com/vs/proton-pass-vs-passbolt) |

## Frequently Asked 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 is the trade-off or limitation of using Passbolt?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Dashlane.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)