Bitwarden
Open-source password manager with cloud sync or optional self-hosting.
freemium open source
Get it →One-Time Purchase & Offline Alternatives to 1Password (2026)
Why people leave 1Password
- Discontinued standalone one-time-purchase licenses in 2021, forcing existing users onto subscriptions.
- Vaults live behind a recurring subscription; lapsed payment restricts access to your own passwords.
KeePass
The original open-source local password vault (.kdbx format).
free offline open source
Get it →KeePassXC
Free, open-source offline password manager with a local encrypted vault.
free offline open source
Get it → Setup & migration guide → Free · pay what you wantVaultwarden
Lightweight self-hosted server compatible with Bitwarden clients.
free open source
Get it → Setup & migration guide → Free · pay what you want