How much does Passbolt cost?

Passbolt has a free plan; paid plans start at €4.50/user/mo. Plans: Pro Edition (Self-Hosted) (€4.50/user/mo), Cloud Business (€5/user/mo), Cloud Sovereign (€7/user/mo). Volume discounts apply for Pro Edition above 100 users. Custom pricing for Enterprise and Cloud Enterprise plans.

Where does Passbolt store its data?

All Passbolt Cloud customer workspace data and databases are hosted in Europe using Google Cloud Platform. Public Data Processing Agreement for Passbolt Cloud Edition.

Password Management

Passbolt

🇱🇺 LU · Free plan · paid from €4.50/user/mo

4.6/5· 50 reviews across 3 portals

Open-source team password manager with end-to-end encryption

EU hostedGDPROpen sourceFree planISO 27001SOC 2 Type II

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Passbolt is a Luxembourg-based open-source password manager for teams and enterprises. It offers client-side end-to-end encryption, granular credential sharing, RBAC, and audit logs. Cloud hosting is EU-only, with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications. A free self-hosted Community Edition is available.

Replaces

Passbolt is sought as a European alternative to:

Features

Credential & Secret Management

Secure storage of passwords, TOTP, and encrypted notes
Custom fields and secret history tracking
Password expiry policies

Collaboration & Access Control

Private and shared folder structures
Granular sharing permissions and tagging
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and user/group management

Security & Authentication

Per-user/per-secret end-to-end encryption (OpenPGP)
Zero-knowledge metadata mode
Multi-factor authentication (MFA/2FA) with Duo, YubiKey NFC, and TOTP
Anti-phishing token mechanism

Client Applications & Usability

Browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave)
Native desktop (Windows) and mobile apps (iOS, Android)
Command Line Interface (CLI) and offline vault mode
KDBX/CSV import and export

Administration & Compliance

Activity audit logs with SIEM/Syslog export
Self-registration with domain allowlists
Centralized account recovery (Escrow)
Server health checks

Pricing

Community Edition (Self-Hosted)

Free Unlimited users

Open-source (AGPLv3)
Self-hosted deployment

Pro Edition (Self-Hosted)

€4.50 per user / month, billed annually (min. 10 users)

Volume discounts above 100 users
Free trial on request

Enterprise Edition (Self-Hosted)

On request Custom annual subscription

High availability/disaster recovery consulting
Custom SLA and phone support

Cloud Business

€5 per user / month, billed monthly (min. 10 users)

Hosted in Google Cloud (Belgium, Germany)
7-day free trial

Cloud Sovereign

€7 per user / month, billed annually (min. 10 users)

Hosted in Luxembourg (sovereign private data center)
Compliant with ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2, DORA

Cloud Enterprise

On request Custom annual subscription

Isolated container deployments
24/7 SOC monitoring and 4-hour SLA

Volume discounts apply for Pro Edition above 100 users. Custom pricing for Enterprise and Cloud Enterprise plans.

EU Trust Profile

What we verified against public sources, last checked 2026-09-25. Every point links to its evidence.

EU data residency
All Passbolt Cloud customer workspace data and databases are hosted in Europe using Google Cloud Platform.
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European legal entity
Passbolt SA is a Société Anonyme registered in Luxembourg (Trade Registry No. B211048).
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Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
Public Data Processing Agreement for Passbolt Cloud Edition.
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Public sub-processor list
Subprocessor list is included in Schedule 1 of the DPA.
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Trust center / security page
Dedicated security and privacy pages outline Passbolt's security model and compliance posture.
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SOC 2
SOC 2 Type II audit report available to customers on demand.
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Self-hosting available
Self-hosted and air-gapped deployment options are documented.
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Open sourceGNU AGPLv3
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Documented data exportKDBX, CSV
Export functionality for passwords and resources is documented.
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Local-language support
Support is available in French as per the regulatory authority contact point.
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Reviews

Recurring themes, synthesized from public reviews across portals.

What users value

Open-source architecture with full transparency and auditability
Self-hosting capability for complete data control behind own firewalls
Zero-knowledge, OpenPGP end-to-end encryption for client-side credential security
Granular team password sharing with intuitive role-based access control (RBAC)
Free Community Edition with full functionality for startups and budget-conscious teams
Lightweight and fast core web application performance
Responsive community forum and open developer support for feedback and bug fixes

Where users see room to improve

· Complex setup and deployment requiring DevOps and command-line skills
· Clunky browser extension with frequent session timeouts and re-login prompts
· Limited vault item types (focused on logins/passwords, lacking support for credit cards, secure notes, etc.)

Ratings across portals

Linked facts, we bring ratings from every portal together in one place.

Integrations

Microsoft Entra IDGoogle WorkspaceOpenID Connect (OIDC) IdPs (Keycloak, Okta)Microsoft AD FSPingOneSCIM 2.0 (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta)LDAP / LDAPS (Microsoft Active Directory, OpenLDAP)Duo SecurityYubiKey (WebAuthn/FIDO2, NFC)SMTP (OAuth for Microsoft Exchange Online)Syslog

Passbolt: frequently asked questions

How much does Passbolt cost?: Passbolt has a free plan; paid plans start at €4.50/user/mo. Plans: Pro Edition (Self-Hosted) (€4.50/user/mo), Cloud Business (€5/user/mo), Cloud Sovereign (€7/user/mo). Volume discounts apply for Pro Edition above 100 users. Custom pricing for Enterprise and Cloud Enterprise plans.
Which tools does Passbolt integrate with?: Passbolt connects with Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, OpenID Connect (OIDC) IdPs (Keycloak, Okta), Microsoft AD FS, PingOne, SCIM 2.0 (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta), LDAP / LDAPS (Microsoft Active Directory, OpenLDAP) and Duo Security, plus 3 more integrations we found.
Where does Passbolt store its data?: All Passbolt Cloud customer workspace data and databases are hosted in Europe using Google Cloud Platform. Public Data Processing Agreement for Passbolt Cloud Edition.

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