# Vaultwarden

> Vaultwarden is a free, open-source app you can self-host in the password managers category. Lightweight Bitwarden server API implementation written in Rust. It has 68,572 GitHub stars, is released under the AGPL-3.0 license and ships a Docker image. It is a self-hosted alternative to Bitwarden, 1Password and LastPass.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden |
| GitHub stars | 68,572 |
| Forks | 3,284 |
| Open issues | 18 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 |
| License type | Open source |
| Language | Rust |
| Docker image | Yes |
| Platforms | Rust, Docker |
| Categories | Password Managers |
| Commits, last 12 months | 181 |
| Last commit | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Latest release | 1.37.4 (Oct 5, 2026) |
| Created | Feb 17, 2018 |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained |
| Archived | No |

Topics: vaultwarden, bitwarden, rust, docker, rocket, bitwarden-rs

## Install

Step-by-step deploy guide: [How to self-host Vaultwarden with Docker Compose](https://appsgit.com/guides/vaultwarden) (beginner, about 15 minutes).

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## Vaultwarden replaces

- [Bitwarden alternatives](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/bitwarden): A cloud password manager with browser extensions and mobile apps.
- [1Password alternatives](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/1password): A paid password manager for individuals, families and businesses.
- [LastPass alternatives](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/lastpass): A cloud password manager and digital vault.

## Comparisons

- [Vaultwarden vs Bitwarden](https://appsgit.com/compare/vaultwarden-vs-bitwarden): Pick Vaultwarden for a lightweight Bitwarden-compatible server on a home server or small VPS; pick the official Bitwarden server if you need vendor support and audited enterprise features.

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