Bramble

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What Bramble is

Bramble is a free, open-source, local-first password manager for macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chromium browsers, and Firefox. It stores logins, passkeys, payment cards, secure notes, SSH keys, and TOTP seeds, and can autofill credentials on supported browsers and mobile devices. Vault keys are derived with Argon2id, while entries are encrypted on the device with AES-256-GCM. Optional peer-to-peer synchronization connects a user’s own devices through a signaling relay, while the vault remains end-to-end encrypted. Optional encrypted backups can use Dropbox, S3-compatible storage, or WebDAV, including self-hosted Nextcloud. Email-alias integrations include Addy.io, SimpleLogin, DuckDuckGo Email Protection, Firefox Relay, and self-hosted servers. An optional Have I Been Pwned check uses k-anonymity. Bramble says it collects no data and has no tracking, analytics, telemetry, or advertising. KeePass KDBX4 imports are processed locally. The macOS and Linux desktop app is beta, with several listed features unavailable there.

Who it suits

Bramble suits people seeking an account-free password manager across desktop, mobile, and browser platforms. It is also aimed at users who want optional self-hosted backup and synchronization choices.

What it does well

Free plan with no paid tier
Passkey and credential storage
Local Argon2id and AES-256-GCM protection
Optional peer-to-peer device sync
KeePass KDBX4 import

What to know first

macOS and Linux app is beta
Some desktop features are unavailable
Android distribution uses signed APKs
Network features are optional and off by default

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Free and open source; no paid tier or subscription. · No account · Keep your master password and recovery methods safe; Bramble cannot reset them	Free

As bramble.sh lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

Bramble combines broad platform support with local encryption, optional synchronization, and no required account or subscription. Desktop beta limitations should be checked before relying on it for every workflow.

Facts from Bramble's own pages

Android distribution: The Android app is distributed as signed APKs on GitHub and does not require Google Play Services. · bramble.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Backups: Optional encrypted backups can go to Dropbox, S3-compatible storage, or WebDAV, including self-hosted services such as Nextcloud. · bramble.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Breach check: An optional Have I Been Pwned check uses k-anonymity and sends only the first five characters of a password's SHA-1 hash. · bramble.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Desktop status and limits: The macOS and Linux desktop app is described as beta; its maker lists Touch ID unlock, passkeys, and KeePass import and export as unavailable in that app. · bramble.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Device sync: Optional peer-to-peer sync connects a user's own devices, with a signaling relay helping them find each other while the vault remains end-to-end encrypted. · bramble.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Encryption: Bramble derives vault keys with Argon2id and encrypts entries with AES-256-GCM on the device. · bramble.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · github.com, 20 Sept 2026
Import: Bramble can import KeePass KDBX4 databases, including key files, processing them locally on the device. · bramble.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Integrations: Optional email aliases can use Addy.io, SimpleLogin, DuckDuckGo Email Protection, Firefox Relay, or a self-hosted Addy.io or SimpleLogin server. · bramble.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Passkey support: Yes · github.com, 20 Sept 2026
Privacy: The privacy policy says Bramble collects no data and has no tracking, analytics, telemetry, or advertising; network features are optional and off by default. · bramble.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Product: Bramble is a local-first password manager for browsers and phones, with desktop apps for macOS and Linux. · bramble.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Support: Users can email Bramble with questions, bug reports, or feature requests, and the site says the team will help. · bramble.sh, 11 Oct 2026
Supported platforms: macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,Chromium browsers,Firefox · github.com, 20 Sept 2026
Vault and autofill: It stores logins, passkeys, payment cards, secure notes, SSH keys, and TOTP seeds, and can autofill credentials on supported browsers and mobile devices. · bramble.sh, 11 Oct 2026

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