buttercup-desktop
The premium Open Source alternative to 1Password
🎯 Best for:Users seeking a simple, cross-platform desktop vault.
What is buttercup-desktop?
Replaces desktop-based proprietary vaults with a NodeJS-powered encryption engine. Supports multiple storage providers including WebDAV, Dropbox, and local files for vault hosting.
Tech Stack
TypeScriptSecurity & Passwords
Why buttercup-desktop?
- • Multi-cloud storage
- • Simple UI
- • Strong encryption
Limitations
- • Electron resource usage
- • Limited advanced features
- • No CLI
3/2/2026
Last Update
340
Forks
156
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on 1Password)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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