Bitwarden vs Dashlane

Bitwarden8.9Visit Dashlane8.8Visit

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

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Dashlane #6 in Password Management Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Dashlane

• Bitwarden fits best

  Individuals and teams seeking open-source value

• Dashlane fits best

  Organizations needing SSO and SCIM

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Side by side

Feature	Bitwarden 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Dashlane 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#5 in Password Management Software	#6 in Password Management Software
Best for	Individuals and teams seeking open-source value	Organizations needing SSO and SCIM
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$1.65/mo	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, Windows, Linux
Support	Email, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	20 integrations	15 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bitwarden 0/5 · Dashlane 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	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browser extensions	web, macOS, iOS, Android, Windows, Linux, browser extensions
Our review
Pros	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	Supports passkeys, passwordless login, secure sharing, and encrypted notes Omnix plans include admin policies, roles, activity logs, SSO, and SCIM Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and Chrome
Cons	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	No free plan is available for personal users Advanced credential-risk protection is limited to Omnix plans The full feature set may exceed the needs of simple personal use
Our verdict	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 →	Dashlane is a password-management and credential-security service for individuals, families, businesses, and enterprises. It stores passwords, passkeys, secure notes, payment information, and other personal data in an encrypted vault, then… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Dashlane — where it wins

  • Supports passkeys, passwordless login, secure sharing, and encrypted notes
  • Omnix plans include admin policies, roles, activity logs, SSO, and SCIM
  • Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and Chrome

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available for personal users
  • Advanced credential-risk protection is limited to Omnix plans
  • The full feature set may exceed the needs of simple personal use

• Bitwarden8.9/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit BitwardenFull verdict →
• Dashlane8.8/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad password and credential-security suite with strong SSO and SCIM coverage.

  Visit DashlaneFull verdict →