gokey

The premium Open Source alternative to Bitwarden

🎯 Best for:Users who want to avoid managing a password database entirely.
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What is gokey?

A stateless alternative to Bitwarden that generates passwords from a master key and site name. It eliminates the need for a central database or synchronization.

Tech Stack
GoSecurity & Passwords

Why gokey?

  • Zero storage requirements
  • Deterministic generation
  • Lightweight Go binary

Limitations

  • No password history
  • CLI-only interface
  • Manual site name management
2/20/2026
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Bitwarden)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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