Bitwarden vs 1Password: free vs paid password manager for small businesses

Prices checked on the official pricing pages on . Prices are in US dollars and can change at any time.

The short answer

Bitwarden is the better value: a free plan on unlimited devices and Premium at $1.65 a month. 1Password has no free plan and costs $3.99 a month, but its apps are more polished. Both run on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android.

Choose Bitwarden if

  • You want a capable free plan
  • You want open-source software
  • Price matters most

Choose 1Password if

  • You're happy to pay for the smoothest apps
  • You want easy shared vaults for family or an assistant
  • You're already used to 1Password at work

Bitwarden vs 1Password, side by side

Bitwarden1Password
PricePremium $1.65 a month ($19.80 billed yearly); Families $3.99 a month for up to 6 people; Teams $4 per user a month.Individual $3.99 a month billed yearly (a $2.99 promotion was running when we checked); Families $5.99 a month billed yearly (a $4.49 promotion was running).
Free planUnlimited passwords on unlimited devices; share items with one other person.No free plan. 14-day free trial.
Best forAnyone who wants a capable free password manager on both computer and phone.People who want the smoothest apps and are happy to pay a few dollars a month.
Works onWindows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and iPad, Android, Browser extensionWindows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and iPad, Android, Browser extension
Open sourceYesNo
Pros
  • The strongest free plan in this category
  • Cheapest paid upgrade
  • Very polished apps and browser extension
  • Easy shared vaults for family or an assistant
Cons
  • Apps are plainer than 1Password's
  • Free sharing is limited to one other person
  • No free plan
  • Costs more than Bitwarden Premium
Key features
  • Free on unlimited devices
  • Open-source code
  • Self-hosting option
  • Imports from LastPass and other managers
  • Apps for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android
  • Shared vaults on Families and business plans
  • Imports from LastPass and other managers
LinksAlternatives
Bitwarden website		Alternatives
1Password website

Prices checked on the official pricing pages on . Prices are in US dollars and can change at any time.

Neither quite right?

Other password managers tools worth a look:

  • Proton Pass: Proton's password manager, with built-in email aliases to hide your real address. From $2.99/mo, free plan.
  • LastPass: A long-running password manager with a free plan limited to one type of device. See vendor, free plan.

Sources

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