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Bitwarden server vs Vaultwarden
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| Fact | Bitwarden server | Vaultwarden |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C# | Rust |
| Licence | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 20k | 69k |
| Latest | v2026.9.2 | 1.37.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | about 22 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 71 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 21 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Vaultwarden replaces Bitwarden server. Alternatives to Bitwarden server →
Drop-inImplements the Bitwarden server API, works with the official clients.
Both replace 1Password. Alternatives to 1Password →
Full replacementBitwarden serverUse it with the Bitwarden apps and browser extensions, self-hosted.
Full replacementVaultwardenUse it with the Bitwarden apps and browser extensions, self-hosted.
Both replace Dashlane. Alternatives to Dashlane →
Full replacementBitwarden serverUse it with the Bitwarden apps and browser extensions, self-hosted.
Full replacementVaultwardenUse it with the Bitwarden apps and browser extensions, self-hosted.
Both replace LastPass. Alternatives to LastPass →
Full replacementBitwarden serverUse it with the Bitwarden apps and browser extensions, self-hosted.
Full replacementVaultwardenUse it with the Bitwarden apps and browser extensions, self-hosted.
Bitwarden server
Vaultwarden
- 1.37.42026-10-05This release contains security fixes for the following advisories. We strongly advise updating as soon as possible.
- 1.37.32026-09-13Fix password change with newer web-vault
- 1.37.22026-08-22This update is required for support with clients with version 2026.8.0+, please update before reporting any issues with…
- 1.37.12026-07-29This patch release resolves the issues with invites.
- 1.37.02026-07-24This update is required for support with clients with version 2026.7.0+, please update before reporting any issues with…
Bitwarden server
✓ signed The latest release, v2026.9.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Vaultwarden
✓ signed The latest release, 1.37.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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