Bitwarden vs KeePassDX (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, we pick Bitwarden: it is first in our ranking of password managers, and it grades higher too, 3.8 against 2.8.
Checked Oct 9, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Bitwarden grades higher on features, ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money and the free plan.
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
KeePassDX
Open-source Android app for local KeePass password and passkey vaults
Which one is for you
Pick Bitwarden if
- Fits if you want a free password manager on all your devices with no limit on logins
- Works for a household of up to 6 at $3.99 a month, or anyone who wants to host it themselves
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you're staying free and want two-factor codes, attachments, health reports or emergency access, as all are paid
- Skip it if you share logins with several people but don't want Families, since solo plans share with one other user
- Not for you if you want a VPN or scam warnings bundled in, because Bitwarden sticks to passwords
- Watch out: listed prices assume yearly billing and leave out tax
- Pricey if your company wants single sign-on and policies, which need Enterprise at $6 a user a month
Pick KeePassDX if
- Fits if you use Android and already keep a KeePass database
- Works for people who want a vault in a single local file
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use an iPhone, Mac or Windows PC, as it is Android only
- Not for you if you want built-in sync, since you move the database file yourself
- Too light for teams, as there is no sharing or admin console
- Watch out: the $10 price comes from the Google Play listing, while the project's site mentions only tips and donations
How we grade them
| 3.8GPABitwardenExcellent | 2.8GPAKeePassDXGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AThe useful version costs nothing, and Premium is $1.65 a month, billed as $19.80 a year, against $2.99 for the middle of this category and $2.49 where its lowest-priced quarter starts. Families covers 6 people for $3.99 a month. | AThe full app is free with no ads, and the project says no security feature is held back. A $10 one-time Pro on Google Play is optional support. |
| Free plan and trial | AThe one free plan in this category with no cap on logins or devices: unlimited logins, passkeys, notes and cards on unlimited devices, with no time limit. File attachments, the built-in authenticator and emergency access are the paid extras. | AEverything is free to use, with nothing locked behind a plan. |
| Features | AIt covers the whole job, plus two things none of the paid rivals here offer: the code is open source, and you can run the whole service on your own server. Passwords, passkeys, autofill, a generator, Send for links that disappear, then two-factor codes and 5 GB of encrypted attachments on Premium. | CLocal KeePass database, passkeys, one-time codes, autofill, biometric unlock and attachments. There is no sync, team sharing or admin console. |
| Ease of use | A4.76 from about 33,500 App Store ratings, the highest in this category. Sign up free and your logins fill in across your devices. The self-hosting is optional and most people will never go near it. | C4.3 on Google Play from about 5,150 ratings. You also have to move or sync the database file yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | BNo common device is left out: web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android and a browser extension. There's no list of integrations and no public API on the listing, though. The only connecting out to other software is directory sync, SCIM and single sign-on, and those are business plans. | CAndroid only, with no iPhone, Mac or Windows version from this project. |
| Best for | a free password manager on every device | a free KeePass vault on Android |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Bitwarden and KeePassDX. How we grade
Where they differ
- Bitwarden is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
At a glance
| Bitwarden | KeePassDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium) | $10 one-time for the Pro support version |
| 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. | The full app is free and ad-free; the project says no security feature is reserved for a paid version. |
| 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. | Kunzisoft |
| Price read from | bitwarden.com | play.google.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
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.
KeePassDX
- Android only; there is no iPhone, Mac or Windows version from this project.
- There is no built-in sync service, so you move or sync the database file yourself.
- There is no team sharing or admin console, because the vault is a single local file.
- The $10 price comes from a Google Play listing seen on the app's page; the project's own site only mentions tips and donations.
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.
KeePassDX
- Local KeePass database
- Opens .kdb and .kdbx files (versions 1 to 4) using AES, Twofish, ChaCha20 and Argon2, so it works with KeePass and KeePassXC files.
- Passkeys and one-time codes
- Stores passkeys and private keys in the vault and generates HOTP and TOTP codes for two-factor logins.
- Autofill and Magikeyboard
- Fills forms through Android autofill, or through a built-in keyboard that types entries into any field.
- Biometric unlock
- Unlock the database with fingerprint or face recognition instead of typing the master key every time.
- Works offline
- No internet connection is required. You choose where the database file is stored and backed up.
- Password generator and attachments
- Creates passwords and keeps file attachments inside the encrypted database, with custom icons for entries.
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.
KeePassDX
Free$0
Every main feature, including autofill, passkeys, OTP codes and the Magikeyboard, with no ads.
Pro$10
one-time, on Google Play
A support version of the app that adds optional visual styles; security and encryption are the same as in the free app.
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.
KeePassDX
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Bitwarden or KeePassDX?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium), and KeePassDX starts at $10 one-time for the Pro support version.
Which has a free plan, Bitwarden or KeePassDX?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both Bitwarden and KeePassDX have a free plan.
Which platforms do Bitwarden and KeePassDX run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Bitwarden lists a web app, macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps and a browser extension. Both list an Android app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.