Bitwarden vs Keeper
We give Bitwarden a 4.0 GPA and Keeper a 3.2, out of 4.0. Bitwarden grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
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
Keeper
Password manager with personal, family and business plans
How we grade them
| 4.0GPABitwardenExcellent | 3.2GPAKeeperVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | APremium is $1.65 a month, billed as $19.80 a year. That's a little over half the $2.99 or so that password managers typically start at. Families covers up to 6 people for $3.99 a month. | C$42.99 a year for one person, when Bitwarden Premium is $19.80. Dark web alerts cost extra on top. The business plans, from $2 a user, are the better deal. |
| Free plan and trial | AFree for good, with unlimited logins, passkeys, notes and cards on unlimited devices. Most people could stay here. What you don't get is file attachments, the built-in authenticator and emergency access. | CTen records on one phone. That's the free plan, and it's a taster. The real try-out is the 30-day trial. Bitwarden gives you unlimited logins for nothing. |
| Features | APasswords, passkeys, autofill, a password and username generator, and Send, which shares a secret by a link that disappears. Premium adds two-factor codes and 5 GB of encrypted attachments. You can even run it on your own server. | APasswords, passkeys, cards and files in one vault. It fills in two-factor codes, shares a login with someone who isn't on Keeper, and has emergency access. |
| Ease of use | A4.8 from about 33,500 App Store ratings. Sign up free and your logins fill in across your devices. Running your own server is optional, and most people will never go near it. | A4.9 from about 231,000 App Store ratings. One reviewer came to it from a paper notebook and got on fine. That says a lot. |
| Platforms and integrations | AWeb, Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android and a browser extension. Business plans add directory sync, SCIM and single sign-on. No common device is left out. | AWeb, Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android and six browsers. There's a command-line tool for the keen. One catch: the Windows app needs Windows 11. |
| Best for | a free password manager on every device | families who want passwords to just work |
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 Keeper. How we grade
Where they differ
- Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium). Keeper starts at $3.58 per month, billed annually at $42.99 (Personal).
- Bitwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
At a glance
| Bitwarden | Keeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium) | $3.58 per month, billed annually at $42.99 (Personal) |
| 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. | Keeper Free: one mobile device and ten records for passwords and passkeys, with identity and payment details stored locally on that device, plus two-factor authentication. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of the Families, Teams and Enterprise plans, started from the sign-up pages the pricing page links to | 30-day free trial for personal plans; 14-day business trial with no credit card required |
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| Made by | Bitwarden, Inc. | Keeper Security, Inc. |
| Price read from | bitwarden.com | keepersecurity.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
Keeper
- Individuals and families who want native apps on every desktop and mobile platform
- Small teams of 5 to 10 people on the lower-priced Business Starter plan
- Organizations that want password management alongside privileged access tools
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.
Keeper
- Keeper Free is limited to one mobile device and ten records.
- BreachWatch dark web monitoring and extra file storage cost extra on personal plans; only Family includes 10 GB of storage.
- Business Starter covers 5 to 10 users, and single sign-on, SCIM and AD/LDAP sync are reserved for Enterprise.
- Prices are quoted per month but billed annually; the pricing pages show no monthly billing option.
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.
Keeper
- Encrypted vault and autofill
- Stores passwords, passkeys, payment cards and files, and KeeperFill enters logins and two-factor codes across apps and browsers. A generator creates passwords and passphrases.
- Passkeys
- Saves passkeys alongside passwords so they can be used from any device and operating system, and the browser extension manages them directly.
- Sharing and One-Time Share
- Share records and folders with set permissions, or send a time-limited One-Time Share link to someone who does not have a Keeper account.
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- Keeper says data is encrypted and decrypted on the user's device at the record level, so the company cannot access what is stored in a vault.
- Paid add-ons
- BreachWatch dark web monitoring, Secure File Storage and a Concierge support service are sold separately on top of the personal plans.
- Admin console and provisioning
- Business plans include an admin console, enforced policies, team management and a security audit. Enterprise adds SAML single sign-on, SCIM and Active Directory sync.
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.
Keeper
Keeper Free$0
Limited to one mobile device and ten records for passwords and passkeys.
Personal (Keeper Unlimited)$3.58
per month, billed annually ($42.99)
1 user with unlimited passwords, passkeys, devices and sync, secure sharing, emergency access and 24/7 support.
Family$7.67
per month for 5 users, billed annually ($91.99)
5 private vaults, shared folders with permissions and 10 GB of secure file storage.
Business Starter$2
per user / month, billed annually
For 5 to 10 users: encrypted vaults, an admin console, credential sharing and autofill.
Business$4
per user / month, billed annually
Adds delegated administration, advanced organizational structure and integrations, vault transfer and a free Family plan for every user.
Enterprise$6
per user / month, billed annually
Adds SAML single sign-on, SCIM and AD/LDAP provisioning, Duo and RSA two-factor methods and developer APIs. Bought through a quote.
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.
Keeper
- Education
50% off for students
Keeper's student page offers students 50% off the Personal and Family plans.
- Other savings
40% off for military and medical workers
Military members, first responders, nurses, doctors and hospital employees verified through ID.me get 40% off 1-year Keeper Unlimited and Family plans in the US and Canada.
- Other savings
Free Family plan for business users
On the Business and Enterprise plans, every user can create a free Keeper Family plan for up to 5 family members.
