Passbolt

Open source alternative to 1Password, Dashlane and Keeper

6.2K stars
AGPL-3.0
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Last verified Oct 21, 2026

An open-source password manager for teams, offering secure password sharing, storage, and collaboration with end-to-end encryption.

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Read the full breakdownWho it is for, how it works, trade-offs, the quick start and the FAQ

who it's for

Who Passbolt is for#

IT teams centralizing shared passwords

Passbolt fits teams replacing spreadsheets or ad hoc password sharing with a proper shared vault and access model.

Skip if:

You only need an offline personal password database.

Security-conscious startups

Self-hosting gives small teams control over where credential data lives while still supporting collaboration.

Skip if:

You do not have anyone to maintain the database, backups, and application updates.

the problem

The problem it solves#

Team passwords often end up in chat messages, spreadsheets, browser sync accounts, or a password vault controlled entirely by a vendor. That creates security risk and makes it harder to review who can access shared infrastructure credentials.

A team password manager needs more than personal vault storage. It has to support secure sharing, onboarding, offboarding, roles, and reliable deployment because credentials are a business-critical control point.

how Passbolt solves it

How it solves it#

Team credential sharing

Passbolt lets team members store and share credentials securely, which addresses collaboration rather than only personal password storage.

Docker deployment path

The passbolt_docker repository provides Docker-based setup guidance, including Docker Compose usage and a MariaDB or MySQL requirement.

Community edition source

The repository focuses on getting started with Passbolt CE, giving teams a source-available path before evaluating hosted or enterprise editions.

strengths · trade-offs

Strengths and trade-offs#

Strengths

Built for teams, not just individualsPassbolt's core positioning is secure credential sharing among team members, which is the hard part missing from simple local password databases.
Self-hosted password controlCredential stores contain keys to production systems. Passbolt lets organizations operate the vault on their own infrastructure rather than placing all team secrets in a closed SaaS.

Trade-offs

-Database-backed service maintenancePassbolt requires a running database and server maintenance. Teams need a backup and upgrade process because password vault downtime can block operations.

install · quick start

Quick start#

bash

docker-compose -f docker-compose/docker-compose-ce.yaml up

tech stack · detected from GitHub

What it's built on#

Languages: PHP

frequently asked

FAQ#

What is Passbolt used for?

Passbolt is used to store and share team credentials securely. It is aimed at organizations rather than only individual password storage.

Can Passbolt be self-hosted with Docker?

Yes. Passbolt Community Edition has a Docker-based getting-started path.

Does Passbolt need a database?

Yes. Passbolt requires MariaDB or MySQL for the Docker setup.

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