# Open Source Alternative to 1Password

Open source alternatives · Security

1Password costs US$2.99 a month to hold your secrets. Bitwarden does it open source, audited, and free.

**What the paid app costs:** US$2.99/mo

## Why switch?

A password manager is the one app you must be able to trust and leave. Bitwarden's code is public and independently audited; KeePassXC keeps your vault as a single offline file. Either way, no subscription stands between you and your passwords.

## Compare the alternatives

AlternativeLicensePlatformsBest for[Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/)AGPL-3.0 / GPL-3.0Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, webThe open-source password manager standard[KeePassXC](https://keepassxc.org/)GPL-3.0Windows, macOS, LinuxFor maximum offline control

### [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/)

Free forever AGPL-3.0 / GPL-3.0 · Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web

- End-to-end encrypted vault
- Apps on every platform
- Self-host with Vaultwarden

**The open-source password manager standard**

[Official site →](https://bitwarden.com/)

### [KeePassXC](https://keepassxc.org/)

Free forever GPL-3.0 · Windows, macOS, Linux

- Offline-first password vault
- No account, no cloud needed
- Hardware key support

**For maximum offline control**

[Official site →](https://keepassxc.org/)

## Which one should you pick?

- **Bitwarden:** The open-source password manager standard
- **KeePassXC:** For maximum offline control

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I import my 1Password vault?

Yes, Bitwarden imports 1Password exports (1PUX/CSV) directly.

### Is Bitwarden really free?

Yes, the core password manager is free and open source; paid plans only add extras like more storage.

### What is Vaultwarden?

A lightweight, community-built Bitwarden-compatible server for self-hosting.

## More open source alternatives

- [LastPass](/open-source-alternative-to-lastpass/)

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