Bitwarden vs Passbolt
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Business Password Managers. Last verified June 10, 2026.
The short answer
Bitwarden ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #11) for Teams managing shared credentials. The best value, open-source password manager, offering transparency and a self-hosting option.
At a glance
| Bitwarden | Passbolt | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Business Password Managers | #11 / The 11 Best Business Password Managers |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.7 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Best open-source & value | Open-source for developer teams |
| Pricing | $ ($3 to $5/user/mo) | $ ($0 to $12/user/mo) |
| HQ | Santa Barbara, USA | Luxembourg, Luxembourg |
| Founded | 2015 | 2016 |
Bitwarden
The best value, open-source password manager, offering transparency and a self-hosting option.
bitwarden.com/business/Passbolt
A unique, open-source, self-hostable option built specifically for developers and DevOps teams.
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