Bitwardenvspasswordcockpit
Two self-hosted Password Managers projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bitwarden | passwordcockpit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 28 in Password Managers | #14 of 28 in Password Managers |
| GitHub stars | 20 502 | 137 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +312 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 | 1 |
| Latest release | v2026.10.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | 1.4.1 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | C | Dockerfile |
Which one should you pick?
Bitwarden scores 76/100 against 47/100 for passwordcockpit, so it is the safer default.
Bitwarden ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for passwordcockpit.
If you want the quickest setup, passwordcockpit is easier to run; Bitwarden needs more configuration.
Bitwarden is growing faster right now (+312 stars in 30 days).
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