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Bitwarden alternatives

Bitwarden compared with 12 alternatives: 1Password, Proton Pass, Dashlane, NordPass, Apple Passwords and 7 more.

Bitwarden has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium). 10 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
BitwardenThis toolFree plan · from $1.65/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
1PasswordFree trial · from $3.99/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Proton PassFree plan · from $2.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
DashlaneFree trial · from $5.42/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NordPassFree plan · from $4.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Apple PasswordsFreeFreemacOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension
EnpassFree plan · from $23.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Google Password ManagerFreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
KeePassFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
KeePassXCFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
KeeperFree plan · from $3.58/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LastPassFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PassboltFree plan · from $4.90/moYesWeb, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Bitwarden

  1. 1Password

    Password manager for individuals, families and businesses

    • 1Password starts at $3.99 per month, billed annually ($2.99 in year one for new customers). Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium).
    • Bitwarden has a free plan. 1Password does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Bitwarden lists a web app.
    • Bitwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Individuals and families who want one password manager on every device

    1Password vs Bitwarden1Password pricing and details

  2. Proton Pass

    End-to-end encrypted password manager with email aliases

    • Proton Pass starts at $2.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($35.88); $4.99 billed monthly. Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium).
    • Bitwarden is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want a free password manager with unlimited logins and devices

    Proton Pass vs BitwardenProton Pass pricing and details

  3. Dashlane

    Password manager with scam protection, dark web alerts and a VPN

    • Dashlane starts at $5.42 per month, billed annually. Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium).
    • Bitwarden has a free plan. Dashlane does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Bitwarden lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Bitwarden is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want a password manager bundled with a VPN and breach alerts

    Dashlane vs BitwardenDashlane pricing and details

  4. NordPass

    Password manager with breach scanning and email masking

    • NordPass starts at $4.99 for 1 month, or $31.99 to $35.99 for 12 months (US App Store in-app prices). Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium).
    • Only Bitwarden lists a web app.
    • Bitwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want breach monitoring and email masking built into a password manager

    NordPass vs BitwardenNordPass pricing and details

  5. Apple Passwords

    Apple's free password and passkey app for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Apple Passwords is free. Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium).
    • Only Bitwarden lists a web app.
    • Only Bitwarden lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Bitwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: People whose devices are all Apple and who want a password manager at no cost

    Apple Passwords vs BitwardenApple Passwords pricing and details

  6. Enpass

    Password manager that keeps vaults in your own cloud storage

    • Enpass starts at $23.99 per year (Premium, US App Store in-app price). Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium).
    • Only Bitwarden lists a web app.
    • Enpass can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Bitwarden is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want their vault in their own cloud account, not on a vendor's servers

    Enpass vs BitwardenEnpass pricing and details

  7. Google Password Manager

    Password and passkey manager built into Chrome and Android

    • Google Password Manager is free. Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium).
    • Only Bitwarden lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Bitwarden lists a browser extension.
    • Bitwarden is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who already use Chrome or Android and do not want to install anything

    Google Password Manager vs BitwardenGoogle Password Manager pricing and details

  8. KeePass

    Free, open-source password manager for Windows with plugins

    • KeePass is free. Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium).
    • Only Bitwarden lists a web app.
    • Only Bitwarden lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Bitwarden lists a browser extension.
    • Bitwarden is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Windows users who want a free password manager that needs no account

    KeePass vs BitwardenKeePass pricing and details

  9. KeePassXC

    Free, open-source offline password manager for desktop

    • KeePassXC is free. Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium).
    • Only Bitwarden lists a web app.
    • Only Bitwarden lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Bitwarden is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want passwords in a local file instead of an online service

    KeePassXC vs BitwardenKeePassXC pricing and details

  10. Keeper

    Password manager with personal, family and business plans

    • Keeper starts at $3.58 per month, billed annually at $42.99 (Personal). Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium).
    • Bitwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Individuals and families who want native apps on every desktop and mobile platform

    Keeper vs BitwardenKeeper pricing and details

  11. LastPass

    Password manager with a free plan and business access controls

    • LastPass starts at $3 per month, billed annually at $36 (Premium). Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium).
    • Bitwarden is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who only need their passwords on one type of device and want a free plan

    LastPass vs BitwardenLastPass pricing and details

  12. Passbolt

    Open-source password manager for teams, self-hosted or cloud

    • Passbolt starts at $4.90 per user / month, billed annually (Pro, 10-user minimum). Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium).
    • Only Bitwarden lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Bitwarden also covers passkeys.

    Suits: Technical teams that want to self-host an open-source password manager

    Passbolt vs BitwardenPassbolt pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Bitwarden

  • The free plan leaves out file attachments, the integrated authenticator, vault health reports and emergency access.
  • Individual plans share items with only one other Bitwarden user; unlimited sharing starts with Families.
  • Listed prices are based on annual subscriptions, and taxes are not included.
  • SSO integration and enterprise policies require the Enterprise plan.
Bitwarden pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Bitwarden?

The alternatives to Bitwarden in this directory are 1Password, Proton Pass, Dashlane, NordPass, Apple Passwords, Enpass, Google Password Manager, KeePass, KeePassXC, Keeper, LastPass and Passbolt. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Bitwarden.

Is there a free alternative to Bitwarden?

Yes. Apple Passwords, Google Password Manager, KeePass and KeePassXC are free to use. Proton Pass, NordPass, Enpass, Keeper, LastPass and Passbolt have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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