Both are self-hosted, open about their security model, and don't lock you into a cloud vendor. Here's where they actually differ.
| Jadex Vault | Bitwarden | |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted | ✓ | ✓ |
| Install method | Double-click .exe / .deb installer | Docker container (or official Bitwarden Server, more complex) |
| Pricing (team) | $79/yr flat, unlimited users | $4/user/month |
| Free plan device/user limit | 15 users | Unlimited devices, but 1 user (no team sharing free) |
| LDAP/AD sync | ✓ Included in Unlimited | Enterprise tier only |
| One-time password share (QR/email) | ✓ | ✕ |
| UI | Newer, card-based | Functional but frequently criticized as dated/clunky in user reviews |
| Open source | Not yet | ✓ Fully open source |
| Track record | New (2026) | Established, large user base, audited |
Bitwarden pricing and features as publicly listed in 2026. Bitwarden is a mature, independently audited, fully open-source project — a reasonable, well-regarded choice, especially if open-source verification matters most to you. Jadex Vault is newer and prioritizes install simplicity and flat team pricing instead.
You specifically want a fully open-source, independently audited codebase with a long track record, and you're comfortable with Docker for self-hosting.
You want self-hosting without Docker or a command line, flat team pricing regardless of headcount, and built-in LDAP sync without an enterprise upsell.