Your passwords are the keys to your entire digital life. Vaultwarden gives you the power of enterprise-grade password management with the freedom of self-hosting—and Kamatera provides the secure, reliable infrastructure to keep your vault accessible whenever you need it.
When you self-host Vaultwarden, your encrypted passwords live on infrastructure you control. No third-party company has access to your data, even in encrypted form. No terms of service changes can compromise your security approach. No corporate acquisition can change how your most sensitive information is handled.
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Frequently asked questions
Vaultwarden is an unofficial, lightweight implementation of the Bitwarden server that’s specifically optimized for self-hosting. It’s fully compatible with all official Bitwarden client applications (browser extensions, mobile apps, desktop programs) but uses far fewer server resources than the official Bitwarden server software.
This makes it perfect for individuals and small teams who want to run their own password management infrastructure without needing powerful servers. Vaultwarden provides the same end-to-end encryption, zero-knowledge architecture, and comprehensive features you’d get from Bitwarden’s commercial service, but you control where the encrypted data lives and never pay per-user subscription fees.
Vaultwarden is remarkably efficient and can easily support dozens or even hundreds of users on modest hardware. A small server with 1-2 CPU cores and 1-2GB of RAM can comfortably handle a family or small business team. The exact capacity depends on usage patterns, but Vaultwarden’s lightweight design means you won’t need powerful infrastructure unless you’re supporting a large organization. Most personal and small business use cases run perfectly on entry-level server configurations.
Yes. Vaultwarden uses end-to-end AES-256 bit encryption. Your data is encrypted on your device before it ever reaches the Kamatera server, meaning even the server administrator cannot see your passwords.
Bitwarden is the official, enterprise-grade password manager built using C# and .NET. It is designed for large-scale deployments, requiring significant system resources and multiple Docker containers to run. While highly secure and regularly audited, its self-hosted version is resource-intensive and requires a paid subscription to unlock advanced features like YubiKey support or organization sharing.
Vaultwarden is a lightweight, community-driven implementation of the Bitwarden API written in Rust. It is specifically optimized for home users and small teams, running efficiently on low-power hardware like a Raspberry Pi using a single container. It provides all of Bitwarden’s premium features for free, though it lacks the formal third-party security audits found in the official version.
If you have basic Linux experience and can follow step-by-step guides, setup is straightforward. Deploy a Kamatera server, install Docker, run the Vaultwarden container, and configure your domain with SSL encryption. In minutes, you have a fully functional password management system that rivals any commercial service.
Vaultwarden is specifically optimized for self-hosting, with minimal resource requirements and straightforward setup. The lightweight design means Vaultwarden runs efficiently even on modest hardware, leaving plenty of resources for other applications if you want to use the same server for multiple purposes. Updates are simple, and the active community provides excellent documentation and support.
Yes. One of Kamatera’s core features is instant scaling. You can adjust your vCPU, RAM, and storage up or down instantly through our management console to match the evolving needs of your Alpine deployment, ensuring you only pay for what you use.
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You can use the Kamatera pricing calculator to select the exact server specifications you need and find out how much you can expect to spend.