1Password vs Bitwarden

1Password9.4Visit Bitwarden8.9Visit

Higher score 1Password #1 in Password Management Software 9.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit 1Password

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Bitwarden #5 in Password Management Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Bitwarden

• 1Password fits best

  Families and businesses prioritizing polished coverage

• Bitwarden fits best

  Individuals and teams seeking open-source value

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Side by side

Feature	1Password 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Bitwarden 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Password Management Software	#5 in Password Management Software
Best for	Families and businesses prioritizing polished coverage	Individuals and teams seeking open-source value
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$2.99/user/mo	$1.65/mo (best)
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations	11 integrations	20 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 1Password 0/5 · Bitwarden 0/5
Team sharing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Admin controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
SSO support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
MFA support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Audit logs	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, web, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browser extensions
Our review
Pros	Passkeys, autofill, secure sharing, and Watchtower alerts Vault synchronization across web, desktop, mobile, and browsers Business plans include permissions, administration, reporting, and developer tools	Free plan includes unlimited devices and passwords, plus passkey management Works across web, desktop, mobile, browser extensions, and self-hosted deployments Organization plans include sharing, event logs, directory sync, and SCIM
Cons	No free plan for ongoing personal use Starting price is $3.99 per user per month with annual billing Business features require higher-priced plans	Integrated authenticator, emergency access, and security reports require Premium or higher Teams and Enterprise pricing is per user and based on annual subscriptions Organization features are divided across several plans, so buyers must compare tiers
Our verdict	1Password is a password manager for individuals, families, teams, and enterprises. It stores passwords, passkeys, payment details, secure notes, documents, and other sensitive information in encrypted vaults. Password generation, autofill,… Read the review →	Bitwarden is an open-source password manager for people who want to store and autofill logins, notes, cards, identities, and passkeys across devices. Its free plan includes basic password management, unlimited devices and passwords, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 1Password — where it wins

  • Passkeys, autofill, secure sharing, and Watchtower alerts
  • Vault synchronization across web, desktop, mobile, and browsers
  • Business plans include permissions, administration, reporting, and developer tools

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan for ongoing personal use
  • Starting price is $3.99 per user per month with annual billing
  • Business features require higher-priced plans

• Bitwarden — where it wins

  • Free plan includes unlimited devices and passwords, plus passkey management
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, browser extensions, and self-hosted deployments
  • Organization plans include sharing, event logs, directory sync, and SCIM

  Where it doesn't

  • Integrated authenticator, emergency access, and security reports require Premium or higher
  • Teams and Enterprise pricing is per user and based on annual subscriptions
  • Organization features are divided across several plans, so buyers must compare tiers

• 1Password9.4/10 · 14-day trial

  A feature-rich password manager with strong sharing and business controls, but no free plan.

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• Bitwarden8.9/10 · Free plan

  A broad password manager with a free plan, passkeys, sharing, and options for organizations.

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