Looking for a Bitwarden alternative without the server dependency?
Open password storage with no central vault server — your encryption keys derived on the Internet Computer.
Cloak is a free password manager with no central vault server to be breached. While Bitwarden's open-source code is excellent, it still relies on Bitwarden Inc.'s cloud (or your own server). Cloak runs the vault as a smart contract on the Internet Computer with VetKeys-derived encryption — there's no central database to attack.
Why switch from Bitwarden?
- No central server — vault is a smart contract, not a Bitwarden cloud instance
- No self-hosting hassle — no server to maintain, patch, or backup
- Encryption keys derived on the Internet Computer via VetKeys (threshold cryptography)
- Direct Bitwarden import via standard JSON export
Our pick
Cloak by Cloakencrypt — Encrypted credential storage where passwords are encrypted on your device before they ever leave it. Launch
Frequently asked questions
- I love Bitwarden's open-source ethos — is Cloak open too?
- Yes. Cloak publishes its source and we link the repository on its detail page, which is what the claim rests on. One thing worth correcting while we are here: running on the Internet Computer does not by itself make an app inspectable. A canister serves compiled WebAssembly, not readable source, so the repository is the thing to check, for Cloak and for anything else.
- Can I import my Bitwarden vault?
- Yes. Use Bitwarden's JSON export tool; Cloak imports it directly with all items, folders, and notes.
- Why move from Bitwarden to Cloak?
- Bitwarden is great if you trust their cloud or want to self-host. Cloak removes both — no Bitwarden cloud, no server for you to maintain. The vault lives on a public independent network.
- Is Cloak's free tier as featureful as Bitwarden's free tier?
- Yes. Both are free for individuals; Cloak has no premium tier behind a paywall.
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