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PassBolt

PassBolt — Open-source team password manager with GPG encryption, RBAC, and self-hosted deployment for organization sharing.

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Our Verdict

The pragmatic open-source team password manager; plan on owning the hosting story.

Pros

  • Open-source, self-hosted team password manager
  • GPG-based end-to-end encryption
  • Granular RBAC and sharing controls
  • Active community and enterprise option

Cons

  • Self-hosting adds real operational burden
  • Mobile/CLI story lags the browser UX
  • GPG key management trips up non-technical users
  • Less polished than 1Password/Bitwarden
Best for: Security-minded teams wanting self-hosted, GPG-backed password sharing. Not for: Teams that want a polished managed service without ops work.

When to Use PassBolt

Good fit if you need

  • Team password sharing with GPG encryption and RBAC
  • Self-hosted credential manager for compliance-sensitive orgs
  • Secret rotation tracking for SOC 2 access control evidence
  • LDAP and SCIM integration for enterprise password governance
  • Shared vault for API keys across development team members

PassBolt Pricing

Pricing Model
freemium
Free Tier
Yes
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Lock-in Assessment

Low 5/5
Lock-in Score
5/5

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