Bitwarden vs RoboForm
We give Bitwarden a 4.0 GPA and RoboForm a 3.2, out of 4.0. Bitwarden grades higher on value for money, the free plan, ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on features.
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
RoboForm
Password manager and form filler with a single-device free plan
How we grade them
| 4.0GPABitwardenExcellent | 3.2GPARoboFormVery 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. | B$29.88 a year undercuts LastPass and 1Password, and Business at $3.33 a person has single sign-on included. Bitwarden is still cheaper if it's just you. |
| 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. | BUnlimited passwords, form filling and a built-in authenticator, free for good. But it's one device, with no syncing. Bitwarden syncs everywhere 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. | ALogins, long forms, passkeys, one-time codes, sharing, emergency access and a local-only mode. It even logs you in to Windows programs. Hard to spot a gap. |
| 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. | B4.7 from about 48,800 App Store ratings, and people who've had it twenty years call it easy. It does have its own habits, like its own browser on the iPhone. |
| 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. | BWindows, Mac, iPhone, Android, Apple Watch, the web, and Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Linux and Chrome OS only get the browser extension. |
| Best for | a free password manager on every device | people who fill in a lot of web forms |
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 RoboForm. How we grade
Where they differ
- Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium). RoboForm starts at $2.49 per month, billed annually at $29.88 (Premium).
- Only Bitwarden lists a Linux app.
- Bitwarden is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
At a glance
| Bitwarden | RoboForm | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium) | $2.49 per month, billed annually at $29.88 (Premium) |
| 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. | Unlimited passwords on a single device, with one-click logins, form filling, a password generator, cloud backup, a compromised password scan and a built-in TOTP authenticator. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of the Families, Teams and Enterprise plans, started from the sign-up pages the pricing page links to | Business plan free trial with no credit card required (length not stated); 30-day money-back guarantee on Premium and Family |
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| Made by | Bitwarden, Inc. | Siber Systems, Inc. |
| Price read from | bitwarden.com | roboform.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 9, 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
RoboForm
- People who fill in a lot of web forms and want them completed in one click
- Single-device users who want unlimited passwords at no cost
- Businesses that want every feature in one per-user plan
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.
RoboForm
- The Free plan is limited to a single device; access on all devices, web access and shared folders need Premium.
- On Linux and Chrome OS RoboForm is offered only as a browser extension; the desktop apps are for Windows 10/11 and macOS 12 and up.
- Paid plans are quoted per month but billed annually, and the pricing pages show no monthly billing option.
- Self-hosting is available only on Enterprise, for environments of 1,000 or more users.
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.
RoboForm
- One-click logins and form filling
- Logs you in to websites and completes long online forms, such as checkout pages, with a single click. RoboForm captures new passwords automatically.
- Password generator and Security Center
- Creates a unique password for each site and identifies weak, reused or compromised passwords, with suggestions for replacing them.
- Passkeys and built-in authenticator
- Manages and uses passkeys, stores and fills TOTP codes, and can itself be unlocked with a passkey verified by face, fingerprint or device PIN.
- Sharing and emergency access
- Premium shares single items or folders with assigned access levels and lets trusted contacts obtain your data in an emergency or for account recovery.
- Local-only mode
- A Premium option that keeps RoboForm data and its backups on the device only, without syncing them to RoboForm's servers.
- Business admin center
- Business adds central user management, security policies, reports and audit logs, plus SSO and SCIM with identity providers such as Microsoft Entra, Okta and Google Workspace.
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.
RoboForm
Free$0
Unlimited passwords on a single device, with form filling, a password generator, cloud backup and a TOTP authenticator.
Premium$2.49
per month, billed annually ($29.88)
Adds access on all devices, web access, shared folders, emergency access, breach monitoring for 5 emails, local-only mode and priority support.
Family$3.98
per month for up to 5 accounts, billed annually ($47.75)
Up to 5 Premium accounts for a household under one subscription with unified billing.
Business$3.33
per user / month, billed annually ($39.95)
Admin center, separate work and personal vaults, SSO, SCIM provisioning, custom security policies, role-based access and activity logs.
EnterpriseCustom
Business features at volume-based pricing, with dedicated onboarding, a custom SLA and a self-hosting model for 1,000+ users.
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.
RoboForm
- Other savings
33% off the first year for new users
The personal pricing page marks a sale for new users: Premium is $19.90 for the first year and Family $31.95, after which they renew at $29.88 and $47.75 a year. No end date is given.
- Education
Free year of Premium for students and professors
University students and professors who sign up with a college email get RoboForm Premium free for a year, then pay $12 a year for as long as they remain an active student or professor.
- Other savings
40% off for military members and families
Active duty members, veterans, military spouses and families get 40% off new RoboForm Personal subscriptions, with status verified through ID.me.
- Other savings
Multi-year discount on Business
The business pricing page says a multi-year discount is available on the Business plan. It does not publish the amount.
- Other savings
Family plan included with Business
Business accounts with 10 or more paid licenses include a RoboForm Family plan of up to 5 accounts for personal use.
