Bitwarden vs Google Password Manager
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Bitwarden
Open-source password manager with a free plan and self-hosting
Google Password Manager
Password and passkey manager built into Chrome and Android
Where they differ
- Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium). Google Password Manager is free.
- 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.
At a glance
| Bitwarden | Google Password Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free |
| Starts at | $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium) | Free |
| Free plan | Free for 1 user: unlimited logins, passkeys, notes, cards and identities on unlimited devices, a password generator and text-only Send. No file attachments or integrated authenticator. | Built into Chrome and Android and used with a Google Account, with nothing to install. The Android shortcut app is listed at no charge on Google Play, and Google lists no paid plan. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of the Families, Teams and Enterprise plans, started from the sign-up pages the pricing page links to | None listed |
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| Made by | Bitwarden, Inc. | |
| Price read from | bitwarden.com | play.google.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Bitwarden
- People who want a free password manager on unlimited devices
- Users who prefer open-source software or want to self-host
- Organizations that want per-user pricing with SSO and SCIM available
Google Password Manager
- People who already use Chrome or Android and do not want to install anything
- Anyone who wants a no-cost password manager tied to their Google Account
- Users starting to replace passwords with passkeys
Worth knowing
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.
Google Password Manager
- There is no standalone desktop app: on a computer, passwords are filled in Chrome or viewed at passwords.google.com.
- On iPhone and iPad it depends on Chrome being set as the AutoFill provider in the device's settings.
- With standard encryption Google holds the key to saved passwords. On-device encryption is optional and cannot be removed once set up.
- If you are signed out of Chrome, saved passwords stay on that device and are not available on your other devices.
Key features
Bitwarden
- Unlimited free vault
- The free plan stores unlimited logins, passkeys, notes, cards and identities and works on unlimited devices through browser, mobile and desktop apps.
- Open source
- Bitwarden's code is open source, and the company describes its security as independently verified.
- Passkeys, autofill and generator
- Stores and manages passkeys alongside passwords, autofills logins across devices and generates strong passwords and usernames.
- Bitwarden Send
- Shares sensitive information through a link that disappears. Free accounts can send text only; file sharing comes with paid plans.
- Self-hosting
- Bitwarden can be deployed on premises or in a private cloud. Families and Enterprise organizations can be moved to a self-hosted server.
- Business controls
- Teams adds event logs, directory synchronization and SCIM provisioning. Enterprise adds policies, SSO integration and granular access control.
Google Password Manager
- Save and autofill in Chrome and Android
- Chrome offers to save a password when you enter one and fills it in on every device where you are signed in. On Android it fills passwords in apps once Google is the autofill service.
- Passkeys
- Creates and saves passkeys to your Google Account, and can automatically create a passkey when you sign in with a password that is already saved.
- Password Checkup
- Identifies security issues with saved passwords, notifies you when one turns up in a data breach and helps you change it.
- Strong password suggestions
- Suggests strong, unique passwords for new accounts and saves them to your Google Account so you do not have to remember them.
- On-device encryption
- An optional setting that locks passwords and passkeys with a key only you hold, unlocked with your Google password or an eligible device's screen lock.
- Import and export
- Imports passwords from another manager as a CSV file at passwords.google.com, and exports them from Chrome, Android or the same site.
Plans
Bitwarden
Free$0
1 user. Unlimited passwords and passkeys on unlimited devices, a password and username generator, and two-step login.
Premium$1.65
per month, billed annually at $19.80
Adds the integrated authenticator, 5 GB of encrypted file attachments, emergency access, security reports and priority support.
Families$3.99
per month for up to 6 users, billed annually at $47.88
6 premium accounts with unlimited sharing and collections, plus shared organization storage.
Teams$4
per user / month, billed annually
Secure credential sharing for a team, event logs, directory synchronization and SCIM provisioning.
Enterprise$6
per user / month, billed annually
Everything in Teams, plus enterprise policies, passwordless SSO integration, granular access control and self-hosting.
Google Password Manager
Free$0
Saving, autofill, passkeys, Password Checkup and import and export, in Chrome, on Android and at passwords.google.com.
Ways to pay less
Bitwarden
- Other savings
Free Families plan for Enterprise users
Bitwarden's pricing page states that the Enterprise plan includes a free Families plan for all of its users.
Google Password Manager
No public discounts listed.
