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Bitwarden

Open SourceShow HN 2016

Open source password manager trusted by millions of developers

Bitwarden provides end-to-end encrypted credential management across all platforms. Widely celebrated on HN as the transparent alternative to proprietary vaults.

Official WebsiteGitHub RepositoryShow HN Launch Post ↗Latest HN discussion: 2016-08-10
99.5Score
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3,420
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2,280
positive
97%

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Why Hackers Love It

  • Zero-knowledge encryption with fully audited open source codebase
  • Official cloud service offers free cross-device sync without artificial limits
  • Full CLI tool (`bw`) enabling scriptable secret retrieval in terminal workflows

Common Concerns & Tradeoffs

  • Official backend requires .NET / MSSQL stack; self-hosters usually prefer Vaultwarden
Ideal for: Anyone seeking a secure, cross-platform password manager without lock-in.

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Tailscale

Zero config VPN that connects your devices using WireGuard

96.7

Vaultwarden

Lightweight Bitwarden compatible server written in Rust

99.5

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@kspearrin•8/10/2016
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Thread: Show HN: Bitwarden – The open source password manager
“Bitwarden is the open source password manager I always wanted: secure, audited, and works on all my devices.”