BITWARDEN VS. 1PASSWORD
BITWARDEN VS. 1PASSWORD
Businesses choose Bitwarden for trusted open source password management that strengthens cybersecurity by improving employee password habits, reducing login frustration, and extending credential protection to accounts not covered by SSO.
A comprehensive Info-Tech Research Group survey found Bitwarden outperforms 1Password across major enterprise categories.
There are some categories where Bitwarden and 1Password rank closely, like core features, security, storing unlimited passwords, and sharing passwords easily.
But Bitwarden is the clear winner when it comes to:
Global support.
Integrations.
Open source testing, and secure data sharing.
People choose Bitwarden over 1Password because it offers highly-rated enterprise password manager features that exceed many paid and free password managers. It’s easy to install, log in, and use (people like how Bitwarden works). Users also appreciate the advanced encryption options, open source transparency, flexibility, customization options, and the comprehensive security Bitwarden is built on.
On top of being feature-rich, the Bitwarden free tier is recognized as a top free password manager.
How to move from 1Password to Bitwarden
"Bitwarden made my life a heck of a lot easier. We're not herding cats anymore."
- John Parker, IT Admin, Alpha Video
Bitwarden is an enterprise-grade password manager with a simple setup across unlimited devices and tailored 1:1 support — for businesses and consumers.
Bitwarden offers two core tiers with unlimited passwords and without costly add-ons: an incredibly comprehensive free version and a flexible option for enterprise clients. These tiers provide all the features clients care about most: cross-platform password vault access, a password generator, and open-source zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption (Bitwarden doesn't have access to your master password or anything stored in your vault). These features are polished by a user-friendly interface that tech-savvy users and newcomers both love.
Because Bitwarden maintains a trusted open source architecture, the global community continuously verifies security and privacy, contributing to the rolling cycle of improvements and upgrades from Bitwarden.
1Password was built for consumers and later adapted for business use. One big problem? No free tier. The rigid paywall limits functionality for hundreds of thousands of end-users.
And because 1Password is closed source, there’s no public security or privacy verification—it’s not transparent or accessible.
Comparing 1Password and Bitwarden plans, Bitwarden offers advanced features, like security reports and file attachments—even at the basic level. This, coupled with limited global support, puts 1Password under a functionality floor that users expect and deserve from password managers.
Compare Bitwarden vs 1Password in-depth
What does the Bitwarden community say?
"I've recently switched from 1Password to Bitwarden, and I couldn't be more pleased with the switch. The transfer of password and data was quick and painless, the iOS app is great, and on the couple of occasions I've contacted support I've found them to be fast and polite. Great all round!"
- Verified User
"I value Bitwarden for its open-source nature, enhancing transparency and security."
- Rodolfo I
"As a Managed Service Provider we work with small businesses across a variety of industires who are often using a password manager. LastPass, 1Password, & Roboform are all common choices amoung our clients, but we push them over to Bitwarden."
- Mahlon O
Users love Bitwarden
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 Operations Manager
I switched from LastPass and never looked back. This software does everything the big guys do but it's free and open source, so you can feel secure knowing it's safe.
Mark V.,
Founder / President
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Choose the plan that fits your needs
Free
$0
per month
Free Forever
Get a Bitwarden vault
- Unlimited devices
- Passkey management
- All the core functions
- Always free
Share vault items with one other user.
Premium
Less than$1
per month
$10 billed annually
Enjoy premium features
- Integrated authenticator
- File attachments
- Emergency access
- Security reports and more
Share vault items with one other user
Families
$3.33
per month
Up to 6 users, $40 billed annually
Secure your family logins
- 6 premium accounts
- Unlimited sharing
- Unlimited collections
- Organization storage
Share vault items between six people
Pricing shown in USD and based on an annual subscription. Taxes not included.
"The best solution I found was Bitwarden. Bitwarden is an outstanding password manager that included 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 to switch to Bitwarden today
Trusted by the world's largest companies
Thousands of businesses, including some of the world’s largest organizations, trust Bitwarden to protect their online information because the source code is open and transparent. Bitwarden invites third-party experts to regularly audit the security that protects your passwords.
The source code is open source, but your vault data remains completely hidden, protected by state-of-the-art multi-factor encryption.
Industry-leading priority support at no extra cost
The Bitwarden support team is always here to provide top-tier service, helping you unlock the full potential of Bitwarden at every stage. Whether you're deploying for the first time or scaling password management across your organization, our experts are ready to support you or your business.
Transparent, straightforward pricing
Transparency is essential to building trust. Beyond open source code, this commitment extends to pricing. Bitwarden offers clear, straightforward pricing with no add-ons, hidden fees, or renewal price increases. Just powerful, secure password management at one fair price.
Why choose Bitwarden for password management?
End-to-end encryption
Lock your passwords and private information with end-to-end AES-256 bit encryption, salted hashing, and PBKDF2 SHA-256.
Cross-platform applications
Secure and share sensitive data within your Bitwarden Vault from any browser, mobile device, or desktop application with instant sync.
Global community
The highest security standards, privacy benchmarks, and user trust come from a global open source community of password security experts and Bitwarden users.
Switch to Bitwarden: the best 1Password alternative with open-source transparency, straightforward pricing, seamless syncing, and superior value. Try it free now!