Key Features
- Unlimited passwords on free plan
- Self-hosting option
- Passkey support
- Emergency access
Pricing
Bitwarden offers a generous free plan with unlimited passwords. Premium costs $10/year for advanced 2FA and file attachments. Families plan is $40/year.
Why Users Choose Bitwarden
Bitwarden is the only password manager that is fully open-source, independently audited, and offers unlimited password storage on its free tier. Unlike LastPass (which suffered multiple data breaches) and 1Password (which requires a subscription), Bitwarden provides enterprise-grade security without forcing users into a paid plan.
The self-hosting option appeals to privacy-conscious users and organizations with strict data residency requirements. Passkey support was added in 2023, and the browser extension works across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Third-party security audits by Cure53 confirmed Bitwarden's cryptographic implementation is sound, with no critical vulnerabilities found in the most recent assessment.