1Password Alternative for iOS: Stop Paying $60/Year Per User
1Password raised prices 37% in 2026. Bitwarden is free. Vaultwarden on Opsily runs both for the cost of one coffee per month.
Why Teams Are Switching: Vaultwarden on iOS vs. 1Password
Side-by-side look at what you pay and what you get.
1Password pricing as of Oct 2026. Opsily pricing is managed hosting; self-hosting Vaultwarden on your own VPS costs less but requires Linux knowledge.
Why People Switch to Vaultwarden on iOS
Vaultwarden doesn't try to replace 1Password's interface. It replaces 1Password's bill.
When you install Vaultwarden on Opsily, you get the official Bitwarden iOS app as your client. It syncs with your Vaultwarden server instead of Bitwarden's cloud. The app works the same: biometric unlock, autofill, password sharing, TOTP codes. The difference is cost and control.
If you're paying 1Password $2.99/mo now and a team of 10 people will soon pay $300/mo, this matters. If you care about passwords staying in German data centers under GDPR, not US servers under Patriot Act, this also matters.
Vaultwarden isn't for everyone. Apple Passwords is free and handles 90% of iOS users' needs. Bitwarden's cloud offering at $1.65/mo is simpler than self-hosting. But if you want control, EU compliance, and a locked-down cost for your team, Vaultwarden on Opsily removes the vendor lock-in.
Saved per year, per team of 10, switching from 1Password Teams to Vaultwarden on Opsily
Based on 1Password Teams at $299.50/mo ($3,594/year) vs. Opsily Medium plan at $30/mo ($360/year).
View PricingWhy Host Vaultwarden on Opsily Instead of Rolling Your Own
Deploy a powerful 1password alternative for iOS without the operational headache of self-hosting Linux servers.
Run Your 1Password Alternative for iOS Without Linux
Click 'Install Vaultwarden' in Opsily's app catalog. We handle the server, updates, backups, and SSL certificates. You manage passwords through the Bitwarden iOS app or web UI. That's it.
EU Data Residency By Default
Your passwords stay in German data centers. No Patriot Act. No GDPR data transfer agreements. No compliance theater. Done.
Updates and Patches Handled
Vaultwarden gets security fixes weekly. We push them automatically. You don't wake up to breach news because we didn't patch. The Bitwarden iOS app handles its own updates via the App Store.
Built for teams who need reliability
How Vaultwarden on iOS Works in 4 Steps
Set up your self-hosted password manager on Opsily, then use it from any iOS device.
Click 'New Server' on Opsily, pick Vaultwarden from the app catalog, choose a plan (Small starts at $15/mo), and deploy. Infrastructure ready in 3 minutes.
Download 'Bitwarden - Password Manager' free from the App Store. Sign up or log in with the account you created during Vaultwarden setup.
In the Bitwarden iOS app settings, go to 'Server URL' and enter your Vaultwarden server address. The app will sync with your self-hosted vault instead of Bitwarden Cloud.
Click 'New Server' on Opsily, pick Vaultwarden from the app catalog, choose a plan (Small starts at $15/mo), and deploy. Infrastructure ready in 3 minutes.
Download 'Bitwarden - Password Manager' free from the App Store. Sign up or log in with the account you created during Vaultwarden setup.
In the Bitwarden iOS app settings, go to 'Server URL' and enter your Vaultwarden server address. The app will sync with your self-hosted vault instead of Bitwarden Cloud.
Deploy Vaultwarden on Opsily
Click 'New Server' on Opsily, pick Vaultwarden from the app catalog, choose a plan (Small starts at $15/mo), and deploy. Infrastructure ready in 3 minutes.
Install the Bitwarden iOS App
Download 'Bitwarden - Password Manager' free from the App Store. Sign up or log in with the account you created during Vaultwarden setup.
Point the App to Your Server
In the Bitwarden iOS app settings, go to 'Server URL' and enter your Vaultwarden server address. The app will sync with your self-hosted vault instead of Bitwarden Cloud.
Enable Autofill and Start Saving
Turn on autofill in Settings > Passwords > Autofill Passwords and select Bitwarden. Now passwords fill automatically in Safari, Chrome, and any app's login field. Your team does the same on their phones.
Understand Your Options: Other iOS Password Managers
Vaultwarden isn't the only choice. Here's how it stacks up against common alternatives.
Self-hosted Bitwarden-compatible password manager with no per-user fees
Trust & Security: Why 68.6K Developers Choose Vaultwarden
Open-source code, no breaches, GDPR native when hosted on Opsily.
GDPR Compliant
All data stays in German data centers. No third-party processors. No data transfers to US.
Open-Source Auditable
AGPL-3.0 license. Full source code on GitHub. 68.6K stars, 3,300+ forks, and 3,115+ commits show active community trust.
AES-256 Encryption
Same standard as 1Password and military-grade security. Passwords encrypted on your device before sending to your Vaultwarden server.
Zero Security Breaches
No known major security incidents in Vaultwarden's history. Code is public and continuously audited by the open-source community.
Opsily Infrastructure
Your Vaultwarden instance runs on Opsily's managed servers in German data centers with daily encrypted backups and 99.9% uptime SLA.
Vaultwarden Hosting Plans on Opsily
One flat fee per month. No per-user charges. No surprise bills. All plans include daily backups, SSL, monitoring, and support.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vaultwarden on iOS
Download the free Bitwarden app from the App Store. During sign-in, switch to 'Self-Hosted' and enter your Vaultwarden server URL (e.g., vault.yourcompany.com). Log in with your Vaultwarden credentials. Enable autofill in Settings > Passwords > Autofill Passwords and select Bitwarden. From then on, passwords fill automatically in Safari, Chrome, and app login fields. Biometric unlock works the same as on 1Password.
Stop Renting Your Passwords. Own Them.
Vaultwarden on Opsily costs less than one Bitwarden Cloud premium seat. Deploy in 3 minutes. No credit card for the first 14 days.