Open-Source Alternatives to 1Password / Doppler Secrets
Based on our dataset, the self-hostable open-source alternatives to 1Password / Doppler Secrets are Vaultwarden and Infisical. The 1Password / Doppler Secrets plan we benchmark is Business ($8/seat/mo) + Doppler ($18/seat/mo).
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Quick comparison
| Alternative | License | RAM in starter config | Needs Postgres / Redis | Migration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaultwarden | GPL-3.0 | 128 MB | No / No | Instant (1-click 1Password/Bitwarden export import) |
| Infisical | MIT (Core) | 1024 MB | Yes / Yes | Easy |
Vaultwarden
Ultra-lightweight Rust implementation of the Bitwarden Client API, 100% compatible with official Bitwarden apps
- Uses ~30MB RAM total
- Works with official Bitwarden iOS, Android & Chrome extensions
- Free family/organization vault sharing & TOTP
Docker image vaultwarden/server:latest. GitHub: dani-garcia/vaultwarden (40.9k stars when our data was last updated). Website: https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden
Infisical
Open-source secret management platform to sync environment variables across teams, CI/CD, and Docker
- Replaces Doppler & AWS Secrets Manager
- Secret scanning & rotation
- CLI injects secrets straight into local dev or Docker
Docker image infisical/infisical:latest-postgres. GitHub: Infisical/infisical (16.8k stars when our data was last updated). Website: https://infisical.com
Switching from 1Password / Doppler Secrets
- Pick an alternative above and open its comparison page for the cost breakdown.
- Generate a free starter
docker-compose.ymlin the stack builder. - Test it on a small server with a copy of your data before moving the team over.
- Check the migration notes in the table, and the official docs of the tool you pick.
More detail: Replace 1Password / Doppler Secrets guide.
FAQ
What are the open-source alternatives to 1Password / Doppler Secrets?
In the StackSwitcher dataset, the self-hostable open-source alternatives to 1Password / Doppler Secrets are Vaultwarden, Infisical.
Which 1Password / Doppler Secrets plan does StackSwitcher compare against?
We benchmark 1Password / Doppler Secrets Business ($8/seat/mo) + Doppler ($18/seat/mo). The main pain point we note: Paying per team member for shared credentials and environment variable syncing across staging/production.
How much RAM does Vaultwarden need when self-hosted?
Our starter Docker config budgets 128 MB of RAM for Vaultwarden. Real needs depend on your usage.
How much RAM does Infisical need when self-hosted?
Our starter Docker config budgets 1024 MB of RAM for Infisical plus Postgres and Redis. Real needs depend on your usage.
Config templates are MIT licensed and provided "AS IS", with no warranty of any kind and no liability. Prices and specs are informational estimates from our dataset, so check the vendor and project sites before you decide. See the Terms & No Warranty disclaimer.