# Windows Credential Manager Unlock seamless security with Bitwarden, the ultimate credentials manager. Securely organize and manage your passwords across all devices. --- ## Windows Credential Manager ![Windows Credential Manager - light](https://bitwarden.com/assets/6IiOBeYLjctzxdgRUeUKbF/988b6e87adef802372fe4364a1882fa9/Windows_Credential_Manager_-_light.png) [Install Bitwarden Now](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9pjsdv0vpk04?hl=en-US&gl=US) [View Plans and Pricing](https://bitwarden.com/pricing) ## Awards and Recognition ![PasswordManagers Leader Enterprise Leader](https://bitwarden.com/assets/fy9WxqzuzrU5vcdKwiY6S/dedf92ea5443a50333f3a5095e325dd7/PasswordManagers_Leader_Enterprise_Leader.png) ![PasswordManagers BestUsability Enterprise Total](https://bitwarden.com/assets/3rJKjpS7pqKtTaR0lclddN/b04da2099a1b5bf726ba3c9775cb1774/PasswordManagers_BestUsability_Enterprise_Total.png) ![Capterra Best Ease of Use 2026](https://bitwarden.com/assets/2KRHEEaax8m0FZSzQe5D9Z/833dba7724d3aad8ecf758b5f085550e/23f72220-9892-4ab3-852d-addd41b234e5.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90) ![Software Advice Best Customer Support 2026](https://bitwarden.com/assets/2QgLghL7UY9UzfSnFlfIGw/af405f6082ec379527457c92d5637995/0c614249-8ae9-43e5-a6cc-d95663e0697a.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90) ![badge-sourceforge](https://bitwarden.com/assets/6U4cVrRlh4jLwyQ7rXk11g/003454648ff84e604e0d4e6a697debca/top-performer-summer-white.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90) ![badge-slashdot](https://bitwarden.com/assets/3ODmaEwMQVwa08qI7jbVeo/48eb53747a9fac89193ce70ba1bc8713/top-performer-summer-white__1_.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90) ## Why do millions choose Bitwarden over Windows Credential Manager? | Features | Bitwarden | Windows Credential Manager | | --- | --- | --- | | Store and access passwords on Windows. | ✓ | ✓ | | Share passwords without worry and know they’re safe and secure. | ✓ | - | | Stop hackers with end-to-end zero knowledge encryption that’s continuously tested by the open-source community. | ✓ | - | | Store more than passwords: keep credit cards, bank account numbers, and secure notes safe, too. | ✓ | - | | Uncover any weak passwords with password security reports to prevent a breach. | ✓ | - | ## How to move from Windows Credential Manager to Bitwarden Windows Credential Manager does not have a built-in feature that allows you to directly export or migrate your passwords. To get started with a more secure and more flexible solution: 1. Choose a [Bitwarden plan](https://bitwarden.com/en-gb/pricing/). 2. [Download](https://bitwarden.com/en-gb/download/) your preferred way of accessing passwords. 3. Add passwords to your new end-to-end encrypted password manager. 4. Enjoy the freedom of being able to access your sensitive information securely anywhere, on any device. ![Product: Desktop Account Switching - Light](https://bitwarden.com/assets/3gAo9PEjSXwgf4VY0Ew3TZ/a1ccd94f595bee3baf1220ec7c577b85/Desktop_Light.png) ## Compare Bitwarden vs. Windows Credential Manager in-depth ### Open source trust and transparency **Bitwarden**is completely open source, and is reviewed by experts to ensure continuous improvement as cyberthreats become more sophisticated. Bitwarden also offers a bug bounty program, encouraging users and security experts to report and remediate bugs—which results in a better overall experience for everyone. **Windows Credential Manager** is not open source, which means security researchers or the broader community cannot independently audit its code. As a proprietary Microsoft solution, it relies on the company's internal security processes and updates through Windows patches. While Microsoft does conduct security testing, the closed-source nature limits external verification and community-driven improvements that could help identify and address vulnerabilities more quickly. ### Self-host option **Bitwarden** self-hosted option is available from its free password manager tier, and remains compatible across Linux, MacOS, and Windows devices. Many appreciate this, as self-hosted solutions are typically at less risk for a data breach or security crisis.  **Windows Credential Manager** does not have a self-hosted option, as it operates exclusively as a built-in Windows component that stores credentials locally on your device. While this means your passwords remain on your machine rather than in the cloud, it also ties you completely to the Windows ecosystem without the flexibility to deploy your own server infrastructure, control your data storage location, or customize security configurations to meet specific organizational or compliance requirements. ### Enterprise policies **Bitwarden** has 16 enterprise policies that allow Enterprise organizations to enforce security rules for all users, for example mandating use of two-step login. Enterprise policies can be set by organization admins or owners.  **Windows Credential Manager** is built for personal use and is only accessible per user profile. There are no enterprise features available with the default windows credential manager. ### All vault data is end-to-end encrypted **Bitwarden** uses end-to-end encryption for all vault data. Only you can decrypt your vault. Since your data is fully encrypted before ever leaving your local device, you can only see, read, or access your data, and the Bitwarden servers only store encrypted and hashed data. This is an important step that Bitwarden takes to protect you. End-to-end encryption provides an additional layer of security to protect sensitive information. **Windows Credential Manager** is not end-to-end encrypted. It encrypts stored credentials using Windows Data Protection API, but this encryption is tied to the user’s Windows account and its associated password. This means, if someone gains access to your user account by finding out your password, they can decrypt and access your stored credentials. ## What does the Bitwarden community say? "...the one thing users should consider when using a password manager is, what is happening underneath the hood. Here is where Bitwarden wins. Their open source model is available for scrutiny by security experts and the community, this removes any worry that something egregious is happening within the Bitwarden company and allows the community to come together and find potential security risks." **- Oscar G** ![g2-5stars](https://bitwarden.com/assets/iPla6oELdoNN0SXGgFCWW/b8d2423cdb18c1328d78fc107fce6ded/g2-5stars-padding.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90) "We had a problem with a user who lost access to his vault because he lost his mfa tokens on his mobile, and in less than 3 emails and 20 minutes we had regained access thanks to Bitwarden's support." **- Juan Manuel B** ![g2-5stars](https://bitwarden.com/assets/iPla6oELdoNN0SXGgFCWW/b8d2423cdb18c1328d78fc107fce6ded/g2-5stars-padding.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90) "Bitwarden stands out in the Password Management product market on several levels that make it the number one choice, in my opinion, for enterprises, small businesses and families alike. The ease of implementation, integration with Single Sign On and Windows Hello are just the beginning... The ability to sync Passkeys across all device types is unique to this product and makes end users lives MUCH easier. Administrators are also in control with it's integration in to Entra ID nad SEIM support." **- Brett M** ![g2-5stars](https://bitwarden.com/assets/iPla6oELdoNN0SXGgFCWW/b8d2423cdb18c1328d78fc107fce6ded/g2-5stars-padding.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90) ## The trusted open source password manager as seen on: ![NewYorkTimes-horizontal](https://bitwarden.com/assets/U9wg58h8O46EDjcwPViTY/02347692487fb01b852c8125f7d43704/NewYorkTimes-horizontal.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90) ![PC mag](https://bitwarden.com/assets/71eRizEv1reOTLAt1n6JMk/bded1a92a40b529d962cb40e1048e934/PC_mag.png) ![icon-wired-logo-black](https://bitwarden.com/assets/g1hfJu73wCE84g4mjEJ5P/0192e39bf572af688782f400346a65a6/icon-wired-logo-black.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90) ![techradar-black](https://bitwarden.com/assets/2kvxGr5YctisoiivJmGRuX/5de87571de9aa562f6e8c36fd806a447/techradar-black.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90) ![fast company logo png version](https://bitwarden.com/assets/56pNbsBt1xSHhAtYUf2T9J/1d94436c510943bb8ab9b86edca547a6/fast-company-logo-vector.webp) ![Best open-source manager](https://bitwarden.com/assets/2uQP8mJRAqcQj7zPQM0jcZ/4a7e7dbbc7ff4041a09e16ab9f81b33e/techrepublic-logo-vector.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90) ![macworld-Media-Spotlight](https://bitwarden.com/assets/1WpoNj1IlQNCGFaNfafp4j/b2505a56ea0375e6e843b3400ebf439d/macworld-Media-Spotlight.png) ![newsweek-Media-Spotlight](https://bitwarden.com/assets/2G2scsv1kqGdCAjwajniTl/b5265a015a1bf9c83f4b0d549a91da35/newsweek-Media-Spotlight.png) ![ ](https://bitwarden.com/assets/1No9Q1FzvHGz3LkSkFLaRE/596fa7f90211b1d8e5c2a14204ec226f/cnet-red-square.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90) ![readers-digest-logo](https://bitwarden.com/assets/90L4iPwHQukex76kNUApJ/9c9dc132c89d0ecc8060d792543fefa6/readers-digest-logo.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90) ![android-police-Media-Spotlight](https://bitwarden.com/assets/5bxa0e7esbbBo04VzJN4Ox/1798bdb8a73b6856b7ef3b57fac8f149/ap-logo-full-colored-dark.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90) ![cnbc select logo](https://bitwarden.com/assets/4AfT3rXRvlZHzZS83Glhw4/20b876621cb381e47ec44de2a0272e93/cnbc_select_logo.png) ## Choose the plan that fits your needs ## Personal ### Just getting started? *Get basic password management today. Always free.* [Create Free Account](https://bitwarden.com/go/start-free/) --- ### Premium **$1.65** *per month* *Billed annually at $19.80* Enjoy premium features - Integrated authenticator - File attachments - Emergency access - Phishing blocker - Security reports and more Share vault items with one other user [Create Premium Account](https://bitwarden.com/go/start-premium/) --- ### Families **$3.99** *per month* *Up to 6 users, billed annually at $47.88* Secure your family logins - 6 premium accounts - Unlimited sharing - Unlimited collections - Organisation storage Share vault items between six people [Start Free Families Trial](https://bitwarden.com/go/start-families-trial/) --- Pricing shown in USD and based on an annual subscription. Taxes not included. ## Business ### Teams *For teams and growing companies that need to move quickly.* **$4** *per month / per user, billed annually* **No compromise** All Premium features, plus advanced capabilities such as: - Share credentials securely - Audit activity with event logs - Synchronise your existing directory - Automate provisioning with SCIM [Start Free Trial](https://bitwarden.com/go/start-teams-trial/) --- ### Enterprise *For businesses that need advanced protection and control.* **$6** *per month / per user, billed annually* **Maximum protection** All Premium and Teams features, plus enterprise-level capabilities such as: - Granular access control - Passwordless SSO integration - Easy account recovery - Flexibility to self-host - Access Intelligence risk remediation [new] - Free Families plan for all users [Start Free Trial](https://bitwarden.com/go/start-enterprise-trial/) --- ### Talk to Sales *For large organizations, talk to an expert about a tailored plan and learn how Bitwarden can:* *per month* - Reduce cybersecurity risk - Boost productivity - Integrate seamlessly Bitwarden scales with any sized business to bring password security to your organization [Talk to Sales](https://bitwarden.com/contact-sales/) --- 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." ![techrepublic-rect](https://bitwarden.com/assets/4t1HtJXKINExhteGoQY1qO/fa8cf375b1c20bb72405bb63e2f912dd/techrepublic-rect.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90) ## 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. ![illustration-enterprise](https://bitwarden.com/assets/7aDLwjBWyLGxqWS05Jpuw2/7faa70c3d36b47f542871396ca3e8421/illustration-enterprise.png) ### 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.](https://bitwarden.com/en-gb/products/business-support/)  ![illustration-community](https://bitwarden.com/assets/126rdytgQR5Rxkj2sVdIrj/3e6ffb01a694732ea69bd4e0f8037465/illustration-community.png) ### 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. ![illustration-credit-cards](https://bitwarden.com/assets/B7dG5oV9kfOUUVqbFrdao/973faefea848cb68993cf2a6c9ba9b97/illustration-credit-cards.png)