1Password vs. Bitwarden
Bitwarden is the #1 password manager for enterprise.
Leading publications and industry experts recommend Bitwarden
"The best solution I found was Bitwarden. Bitwarden is an outstanding password manager that includes all the bells and whistles you've come to expect from such a tool. And because Bitwarden is open source, it updates regularly."
Top reasons businesses choose Bitwarden over 1Password
Features
1Password
Bitwarden
Granular access control
Granular access control
1Password
Must share the whole vault to grant access to one item, or duplicate items into new vaults.
Bitwarden
Granular permissions and roles allow users to share a single item without sharing the whole collection.
Event logging
Event logging
1Password
Event logs are held for a limited time and have less detail, making audits more difficult.
Bitwarden
Bitwarden stores events indefinitely and tracks over 50 types of detailed events.
Usability
Usability
1Password
1Password’s credential suggestions are cluttered and lack customization.
Bitwarden
Bitwarden has a more intuitive UI with smooth on-ramping.
Login with SSO
Login with SSO
1Password
1Password recently added Unlock with SSO, which is only compatible with OIDC protocols.
Bitwarden
Bitwarden offers flexible integration options with your existing identity provider using standardized protocols, including OIDC and SAML2.0.
Self-hosting
Self-hosting
1Password
1Password does not have a self-hosting option, forcing you to use its data centers.
Bitwarden
Bitwarden allows businesses to store user vaults behind their firewalls, proxies, and other services.
CLI and API access
CLI and API access
1Password
Less established, less flexible CLI and API offering.
Bitwarden
Bitwarden offers robust CLI and APIs to integrate, automate, or create scripts to help you manage Bitwarden and integrate it with other services.
Open source transparency
Open source transparency
1Password
1Password keeps code hidden.
Bitwarden
Bitwarden code is open for review by users, experts, and professionals in the community.
Import options
Import options
1Password
Supports quick import from a few password managers.
Bitwarden
Supports 60 file formats out-of-the-box for quick import from any password manager.
Advanced security
Advanced security
1Password
Vault access relies on a separate secret key, which can easily be lost.
Bitwarden
Multi-factor encryption enables quick and secure access to user vaults without an added step.
Cost
Cost
1Password
Highest subscription cost among major password managers and pricing incentives disappear at renewal. 1Password does not offer a free plan for individuals, which limits overall adoption and caps community participation.
Bitwarden
Competitive pricing structures offer better value for small teams and large enterprises. A robust free plan enables productive contributions from the global user community.
See what users are saying about Bitwarden
"The best password manager I've used by a wide margin."
-Ho'omana Nathan H.,Visiting Assistant Professor
''Having used this product for years I could not be happier. As an administrator who works on hundreds of systems it is critical that I have a single source to access all those individual credentials.''
Jeffrey R., VoIP Operation Manager
Choose the Bitwarden plan that fits your needs
Teams
Resilient protection for growing teams
$4
per month / per user billed annually
Share sensitive data safely with coworkers, across departments, or the entire company
Includes premium features for all users
Enterprise
Advanced capabilities for larger organizations
$6
per month / per user billed annually
Utilize advanced features including enterprise policies, passwordless SSO, and account recovery.
Includes premium features and complimentary families plan for all users
Pricing shown in USD and based on an annual subscription
Proven security and transparency
The #1 password manager for enterprise
Bitwarden was voted best in enterprise user satisfaction for seven straight quarters in the G2 Enterprise Grid Report.
Unparalleled SSO Integration and Flexibility
Quickly and easily safeguard all business logins using your Single Sign-On security policies. Fully compatible with SAML 2.0 and OIDC, Bitwarden ensures smooth integration with your existing solutions.
Switch to Bitwarden in minutes
Securely migrating your passwords and other sensitive information is a straightforward and secure process. Bitwarden supports importing from most password management solutions.
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