LastPass vs Bitwarden

LastPass9.3Visit Bitwarden8.9Visit

Higher score LastPass #2 in Password Management Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit LastPass

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

• LastPass fits best

  Free users wanting mature mainstream features

• Bitwarden fits best

  Individuals and teams seeking open-source value

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Side by side

Feature	LastPass 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Bitwarden 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Password Management Software	#5 in Password Management Software
Best for	Free users wanting mature mainstream features	Individuals and teams seeking open-source value
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$1.65/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 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	Phone, Community, Docs, Live chat · 24/7	Email, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations	7 integrations	20 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LastPass 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	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chrome_extension	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browser extensions
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes unlimited password storage and autofill Supports passkeys, secure sharing, monitoring, and password health Available on web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension	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	Free access is limited to one device type Free sharing is basic rather than full-featured Advanced administration and SSO require higher business tiers	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	LastPass is a password and identity management service for individuals, families, teams, and businesses. Its encrypted vault stores passwords, notes, files, payment cards, and passkeys, while password saving, autofill, generation, secure… 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

• LastPass — where it wins

  • Free plan includes unlimited password storage and autofill
  • Supports passkeys, secure sharing, monitoring, and password health
  • Available on web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access is limited to one device type
  • Free sharing is basic rather than full-featured
  • Advanced administration and SSO require higher business tiers

• 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

• LastPass9.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A mature password manager with a capable free tier and broad device coverage.

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• Bitwarden8.9/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit BitwardenFull verdict →