Self-host Vaultwarden
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- GitHub stars
- 70,393, as of 8 Nov 2026
- Latest release
- 1.37.5, as of 8 Nov 2026
- Host needs
- Not stated in official docs
- Install method
- Docker Compose
- One-click template
- Available
- License: AGPL-3.0.
- Last commit: 5 Nov 2026 05:17 SGT, as of 8 Nov 2026. The repository is not archived.
Requirements
CPU, RAM and disk: not stated.
It does state one need: "The web-vault requires the use of HTTPS and a secure context for the Web Crypto API."
Docker or Docker Compose
The README says: "The recommended way to install and use Vaultwarden is via our container images".
It gives Docker CLI and Docker Compose steps: Vaultwarden usage.
More detail is in the Vaultwarden wiki.
Hosting options
A Railway template for Vaultwarden is at railway.com/deploy/vaultwarden, created by Juan Martín Seery.
It shows "Total Projects 822".
The README gives no RAM figure, so it cannot be checked against the Railway Free plan.
Affiliate disclosure: Forkshelf earns a commission if you sign up for Railway through the links marked "Paid link" on this page. This does not change the order or content of any guide here.
To get started, create a Railway account (Paid link).
Backups and updates
Backups: the official guide is Backing up your vault.
Updates: the official guide is Updating the vaultwarden image.
Alternatives
Vaultwarden is listed on open-source alternatives to 1Password.
See also 1Password vs Bitwarden.