Bitwarden
Open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager with a free plan and self-hosting.
- Pricing
- Open source · see prices
- Platforms
- Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Categories
- Security & privacy
About Bitwarden
Bitwarden is an open-source password manager for individuals and organisations. Vault data is end-to-end encrypted and synced across a web app, desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux, mobile apps, browser extensions and a command-line tool. The free plan covers basic password management on unlimited devices; Premium adds an integrated authenticator, file attachments, emergency access and security reports. Business plans add credential sharing, event logs, directory sync, SCIM provisioning and enterprise policies, and organisations can self-host the server. Bitwarden publishes its source code and the results of third-party security audits.
Good for
People who want a capable free password manager, families on a budget, and organisations that need open-source code or self-hosting.
Watch out for
The free plan shares vault items with only one other user, and features such as the built-in authenticator and file attachments need Premium. Self-hosting requires running your own server.
Pricing notes
As of October 2026 the pricing page lists Free, Premium at $1.65/month (billed annually at $19.80) and Families at $3.99/month for up to 6 users (billed annually at $47.88). Business plans are Teams at $4 and Enterprise at $6 per user per month, billed annually, both with free trials.
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