Open Source Password Manager for Teams | Passbolt | WarmIndex

Open source password manager for teams that enables secure sharing and management of credentials with end-to-end encryption.

🚀 Overview

Passbolt is an open-source credential management platform designed specifically for teams, replacing insecure practices like sharing passwords via email, spreadsheets, or sticky notes. It provides end-to-end encryption, granular access controls, and full audit trails to ensure security and compliance.

The core problem it solves is the vulnerability of team password sharing, where traditional managers rely on single master passwords that create single points of failure. Passbolt uses OpenPGP cryptography so no one, not even admins, can access your secrets without your private key.

It's built for security-conscious IT teams, DevOps engineers, and organizations in regulated industries like government, finance, and education—from small teams to enterprises with thousands of users.

Passbolt was created by a team passionate about open-source security to offer a transparent, auditable alternative to proprietary password managers, prioritizing privacy and collaboration.

✨ Key Features

End-to-End Encryption: Uses OpenPGP public-private keys; secrets are encrypted 1:1 and never readable on the server.
Collaborative Sharing: Granular permissions for folders, resources, and teams with real-time notifications and principle of least privilege.
Audit & Compliance: Full activity logs, exportable reports, and third-party audits (SOC2, ISO-27001) for traceability.
Multi-Platform Access: Browser extensions (Chrome/Firefox/Edge/Safari beta), native mobile apps (iOS/Android), desktop apps (Windows/macOS), and CLI.
Optional: Pro features like SSO (Google/Microsoft), LDAP/SCIM, password policies, account recovery, and secret history (beta).

🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend: JavaScript (browser extensions and UI components)
Backend: PHP (CakePHP framework), JSON API
Database: MariaDB
Cache: Redis (optional)
Auth: OpenPGP keys + MFA (Yubikey/Duo), SSO/LDAP (Pro)
Hosting: Docker/Helm, self-hosted, or managed Cloud (EU datacenters)

👥 Who Is This For?

This project is useful for:

Developers who want to securely manage API keys and secrets in teams
Teams looking for compliant password sharing without vendor lock-in
Indie makers and organizations building secure credential workflows

📸 Screenshots / Demo

Live demo: https://www.passbolt.com/cloud/signup (7-day Cloud trial) or https://www.passbolt.com/contact/pro/free-trial (14-day Pro trial)
GitHub: https://github.com/passbolt

🔥 Project Status

🟢 Actively building

Last updated: 2026-03-24

❓ FAQ

Is this project free?

Freemium — Community Edition is free and fully open source (unlimited users). Pro self-hosted and Cloud subscriptions start at ~$5/user/month for support, advanced features, and managed hosting.

Is the source code available?

Yes — https://github.com/passbolt (AGPL-3.0 license, main repo: passbolt_api with 5.8k stars)

Can I contribute?

Yes — report bugs or feature requests via GitHub issues, submit pull requests to relevant repos, provide feedback on the community forum (community.passbolt.com), or test betas.

📬 Contact & Links

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