Best Open Source Alternatives to NordPass

Compare the best free and open-source alternatives to NordPass — self-hosted and desktop replacements you fully control, ranked by GitHub stars, license and platform support.

Curated by open-source.store · Updated November 2026 · 3 alternatives

NordPass

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NordPass alternatives compared

Open-source alternatives to NordPass, compared by stars, license and platform
Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
KeePassXC	29,713	GPL-3.0	macOSWindowsLinux	No	Nov 2026	Visit
Bitwarden	20,556	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsWeb	Yes	Nov 2026	Visit
Padloc	2,942	AGPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsWeb	Yes	Nov 2026	Visit

Top open-source NordPass alternatives

KeePassXC29,713GPL-3.0

KeePassXC is an offline, local-first password manager with OpenSSH agent support, CLI tooling, and zero cloud dependencies for developer workstations.

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vs NordPass: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed GPL-3.0.

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Bitwarden20,556GPL-3.0

Bitwarden is an open-source password manager alternative to 1Password and LastPass, providing zero-knowledge vault encryption with self-hosting control.

LinuxmacOSWindowsWebandroid

vs NordPass: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed GPL-3.0.

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Padloc2,942AGPL-3.0

Padloc is an open-source password manager alternative to NordPass, pairing self-hosted Docker vault sync with lightweight Tauri desktop and mobile apps.

LinuxmacOSWindowsWebandroid

vs NordPass: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed AGPL-3.0.

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Best Open Source Alternatives to NordPass

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