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Bitwarden (server)

Bitwarden (server) is a self-hostable, open-source alternative to LastPass / 1Password. This page compiles its license, stack, deployment, maintenance and hosting details from public sources (updated 2026-06-15).

At a glance

category (analytics, CRM, file-storage, BI, etc.)
password manager
SaaS-tool-it-replaces (e.g. 'Google Analytics', 'Notion')
LastPass / 1Password
license type (MIT, AGPL, GPL, BSL, etc.)
AGPL-3.0 (server)
primary language/stack
C# / .NET, SQL Server
deployment method (Docker, Helm/K8s, bare-metal, one-click)
Docker
GitHub stars (snapshot, dated)
~16k (Jan 2025, server repo)
last-commit recency / maintenance activity
Active (official)
managed-hosting-available (yes/no + who offers it)
Yes — Bitwarden official cloud
minimum RAM/CPU footprint
~2GB RAM for official self-host stack
has-active-community (Discord/forum size tier)
Large community

Official server is resource-heavy; Vaultwarden (excluded) is lighter alt.

Official site / source ↗

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FAQ

What does Bitwarden (server) replace?
Bitwarden (server) is a self-hostable alternative to LastPass / 1Password.

What's notable about Bitwarden (server)?
Official server is resource-heavy; Vaultwarden (excluded) is lighter alt.

Is the data here verified?
Yes — every entry is compiled from public sources and links out to its source.