Top Free Alternatives to 1Password
Stop paying expensive subscriptions for Security tools. Discover the best free and open-source replacements for 1Password.
Why switch from 1Password?
1Password transitioned to a proprietary cloud-only model. Self-hosting your password manager using open-source software guarantees that your encrypted credentials are saved in your own secure vault, and not on a third-party server.
Bitwarden
Free / Premium Paid
The open-source password manager trusted by millions. Safe, secure, and easy to self-host.
Key Features
- Cross-platform sync
- Shared organization vaults
- Biometric unlock
- Password generator
Pros
- + Fully audited open-source code
- + Extremely polished clients for iOS, Android, Chrome, Mac, Windows
- + Can be self-hosted with Vaultwarden (lightweight Rust rewrite)
Cons
- - Directory sync requires premium tier
- - Free tier organization is limited to 2 users
Padloc
Free / Open Source
Password manager for teams and individuals
Key Features
- 100% data control
- Self-hostable
- No vendor lock-in
- Community-driven
Pros
- + Ownership of your data
- + Flexible and customisable
- + Cost-effective
Cons
- - Requires server setup
- - Smaller commercial support
Passbolt
Free / Open Source
Password manager for teams and individuals
Key Features
- 100% data control
- Self-hostable
- No vendor lock-in
- Community-driven
Pros
- + Ownership of your data
- + Flexible and customisable
- + Cost-effective
Cons
- - Requires server setup
- - Smaller commercial support