Passbolt

Passbolt is an open-source password manager designed specifically for teams and organizations seeking secure, collaborative management of sensitive credentials. Unlike many consumer-focused password managers, Passbolt is built with a focus on group workflows, making it suitable for IT departments, DevOps teams, and businesses that require robust access control and sharing capabilities.

The platform offers end-to-end encryption for both passwords and their associated metadata, such as resource names and login URLs—an enhancement introduced in version 5.1 to further protect contextual information around credentials. Passbolt’s architecture allows users to securely share passwords and secrets within teams, ensuring that only authorized members can access or modify sensitive data.

Version 5.0 brought a redesigned user interface aimed at simplifying credential sharing at scale, improving usability for both technical and non-technical users. The software can be self-hosted, giving organizations full control over their data and compliance requirements. Passbolt provides flexible deployment options, including Docker, Helm charts for Kubernetes, and native packages for major Linux distributions.

Its open-source nature means that Passbolt is transparent, auditable, and customizable, with an active community contributing to its ongoing development and security.

Keywords: open source, password manager, team collaboration, end-to-end encryption, credential sharing, metadata security, self-hosted, IT security, DevOps, access control, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, user interface, compliance