# Bitwarden

> Secure open source backend for Bitwarden password management

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/bitwarden
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/bitwarden.json
- Website: https://github.com/bitwarden/server
- Category: Password Manager
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-04-06T09:13:02+00:00
- Catalog revision: `156355998`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/bitwarden/server
- Stars: 20564
- Forks: 1830
- Open issues: 292
- License: NOASSERTION
- Last push: 2026-11-04T10:58:23+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T11:16:06+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Self-Hosted, Security, SQL Server, Password Manager
Tech stacks: docker, javascript, sql

## Features
- Provides the core infrastructure for all Bitwarden client applications *(highlighted)*
- Supports deployment across Windows, macOS, and Linux using Docker *(highlighted)*
- Implements a secure backend using ASP.NET Core and SQL Server *(highlighted)*

## Description

The official Bitwarden server provides the core backend infrastructure needed for password management client applications, featuring a robust API and database designed for secure deployment.

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Source: [FOSSHunter — Bitwarden](https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/bitwarden) — cite `synced_at` and the catalog revision when quoting metrics.
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