Open Source alternative to 1Password Business in 2026
We compare 1 self-hostable tool you can deploy on your own server in minutes, with license, tech stack and a ready-to-copy docker-compose.
Quick comparison
Sorted by featured first, then GitHub stars as a tiebreaker — the same rule we use across the whole site.
| Tool | License | Minimum RAM | Docker | GitHub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passbolt Lightest optionMost popular on GitHub | AGPL-3.0 | ~1GB | ✅ | ★ ~4,000 |
Detailed profile of each alternative
Alternative to 1Password Business
Team password manager with OpenPGP encryption, an alternative to 1Password Business.
How much does 1Password Business cost, and how much can you save?
1Password Business charges a recurring monthly fee. Self-hosting the alternative, you only pay for the server — usually a few dollars a month.
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Do I need Docker to self-host a 1Password Business alternative?
Yes: the only alternative on this list has a ready-to-copy docker-compose.yml. You just need Docker installed on your server.
How much RAM do I need at minimum?
The lightest option on this list is Passbolt, which runs on as little as 1GB of RAM — enough for a cheap VPS.
Are they all 100% free, or are there paid features like on 1Password Business?
No: it's Open-Core. The core is free and self-hostable, but some advanced feature may stay paid — we call it out on its page.