About Passbolt
Passbolt is an open-source password manager for teams. It offers end-to-end encryption, secure sharing, and can be self-hosted or used as a cloud service. It is designed for collaboration, control, and compliance for organizations of any size.
Passbolt is an open-source password and secret management platform designed for teams, from small businesses to large enterprises. It emphasizes security through end-to-end encryption based on OpenPGP and allows for granular sharing of credentials. The platform can be self-hosted for full data control or used as a managed cloud service hosted in the EU. Key features include role-based access control, activity logging, and integrations with identity providers like LDAP and SSO. Passbolt offers browser extensions, mobile apps for iOS and Android, a desktop app, and a CLI for DevOps automation. Pricing is available in both free (Community) and paid (Pro/Business) tiers, with options for monthly or annual billing. The company provides support via email and a community forum.
Pros & Cons
- Fully open-source, including paid versions, ensuring transparency and auditability.
- Offers both self-hosted and managed cloud deployment options.
- Strong security model based on end-to-end encryption with OpenPGP.
- Provides native applications for mobile (iOS/Android), desktop, and a CLI for automation.
- Includes a free Community Edition with unlimited users.
- The free Community Edition lacks features like SSO, LDAP, and account recovery.
- Paid plans have a minimum user requirement (e.g., 10 users for Business tier).
- Phone support is reserved for the highest-tier Enterprise plan.
Features
Key features
Secures data with OpenPGP, ensuring secrets are encrypted on the client side and only accessible by authorized users.
Enables granular sharing of passwords and secrets with individuals or teams, with real-time notifications of updates.
Can be self-hosted on-premise for full data control or used as a managed cloud service hosted in the EU.
Allows administrators to define user permissions at a granular level for passwords and folders.
Provides activity logs and reporting capabilities to monitor user activity and maintain compliance with security policies.
Available via browser extensions, native mobile apps (iOS/Android), desktop apps, and a command-line interface (CLI).
Integrates with LDAP, Active Directory, and Single Sign-On (SSO) providers for streamlined user management.
Additional features
Creates strong, random passwords directly within the browser extension or apps.
Automatically fills and saves credentials in web forms through the browser extension.
Automates retrieval and rotation of secrets and machine credentials via API, CLI, and SDKs.
Provides a secure mechanism for users to recover their accounts if they lose access.
Organizes credentials with a flexible taxonomy of folders, subfolders, and tags for easy retrieval.
Adds an extra layer of security with support for additional authentication factors.
The full source code is available, allowing for transparency and custom audits.
Pricing
Monthly plans
- Hosted in Belgium & Germany, in GCP datacenters
- Low CO2
- Free yearly full database backup
- Next business day email support
- SOC2 Type II Audited
Annual plans
- Everything in Community
- Tags management
- Ldap provisioning (AD / OpenLdap)
- Single Sign On (SSO) with Microsoft, Google & OpenID
- Account recovery (Escrow)
- Activity log (audit changes)
- VM appliance
- Next business day support
Price is per user/month, billed annually. Volume discounts apply after 100 users.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Hosted in Luxembourg, in a sovereign private data center
- ISO-27001 certified hosting environment
- GDPR, NIS2 & DORA ready
- Free yearly database backup
- Next business day email support
Price is per user/month, billed annually.
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About Passbolt
Passbolt is an open-source password manager for teams. It offers end-to-end encryption, secure sharing, and can be self-hosted or used as a cloud service. It is designed for collaboration, control, and compliance for organizations of any size.
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Passbolt's In-App Market Place
Does Passbolt have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
Mini Apps
Pricing Options
Plans
Monthly plans
- Hosted in Belgium & Germany, in GCP datacenters
- Low CO2
- Free yearly full database backup
- Next business day email support
- SOC2 Type II Audited
Annual plans
- Everything in Community
- Tags management
- Ldap provisioning (AD / OpenLdap)
- Single Sign On (SSO) with Microsoft, Google & OpenID
- Account recovery (Escrow)
- Activity log (audit changes)
- VM appliance
- Next business day support
Price is per user/month, billed annually. Volume discounts apply after 100 users.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Hosted in Luxembourg, in a sovereign private data center
- ISO-27001 certified hosting environment
- GDPR, NIS2 & DORA ready
- Free yearly database backup
- Next business day email support
Price is per user/month, billed annually.
Source: vendor pricing page →Accepted Payment Currencies
USD, EUR
Pros & Cons
- Fully open-source, including paid versions, ensuring transparency and auditability.
- Offers both self-hosted and managed cloud deployment options.
- Strong security model based on end-to-end encryption with OpenPGP.
- Provides native applications for mobile (iOS/Android), desktop, and a CLI for automation.
- Includes a free Community Edition with unlimited users.
- The free Community Edition lacks features like SSO, LDAP, and account recovery.
- Paid plans have a minimum user requirement (e.g., 10 users for Business tier).
- Phone support is reserved for the highest-tier Enterprise plan.
Passbolt's Support Options
Documentation
https://www.passbolt.com/docs/Community Forums
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