Category: Password Manager
8 European alternatives to Bitwarden — GDPR-compliant & EU-hosted.
US open-source password manager with self-hosting option
Facts
- Headquarters
- US (US)
- Category
- Password Manager
- Type
- Product
- GDPR-compliant
- Yes
- Open-source
- Yes
- Data hosting
- US, EU
Top EU-based & GDPR-compliant alternatives to Bitwarden
- Proton Pass↗
Open-source password manager by Proton AG (Switzerland). Mobile apps and browser extensions are published under GNU GPLv3. Includes end-to-end encryption, passkey support, and integration with the broader Proton ecosystem.
CH · open-source
Frequently asked questions
What is the best European alternative to Bitwarden?
It depends on your use case. Strong EU alternatives to Bitwarden include Proton Pass, KeePassXC and Vaultwarden (self-host). On this page you can compare 8 EU alternatives by jurisdiction, data residency and open-source status.
Are there open-source alternatives to Bitwarden?
Yes. Open-source EU alternatives to Bitwarden include Proton Pass, KeePassXC, Vaultwarden (self-host), KeePass, Psono, AuthPass and KeeWeb. These keep your data fully under your own control and let you self-host if you want to.
Is Bitwarden GDPR-compliant and where is the data hosted?
Bitwarden is headquartered in US and hosts data in US, EU. The vendor states it is GDPR-compliant, but the data falls under non-EU jurisdiction. For full EU data residency the EU alternatives on this page usually offer more certainty.