When called out on it, they then doubled down on this dogshit take: https://archive.ph/quYyb
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For password manager at least, use Keepass-xc and sync the database to your other devices using syncthing. Your passwords available offline and don't even touch someone else's cloud.
Funny enough, it's also outside my wheelhouse but I've been wanting to run my own servers. This is the push I needed.
Edit: bitwardens good for a password manager
As people become shittier as time goes on (especially people who run businesses), it will be harder and hard to find someone with your values that will provide a service you want.