Bitwarden vs. 1Password
Bitwarden delivers enterprise-grade security, centralized ownership, and open source trust, with the flexibility, scalability, and usability businesses need to stay secure.
Enterprise-first
Built for the enterprise from the start, flexible and scalable for any business.
Full organization ownership
Shared and unshared items are owned by your organization and don't go missing during staffing changes.
Open source trust
Verifiable security, backed by a global community.
Smart sharing
Share one item in multiple locations. Updates everywhere, no duplicates, and helps build a least-privilege access environment.
Focused security
Bitwarden invests in future-proof security solutions that scale with your business.
Consumer-roots
Started for personal use, adapted later for business.
Admin monitoring gaps
Private employee vaults are private, can't be turned off, and access can be lost when employees leave.
Closed-source
Security claims can’t be independently verified.
Clumsy sharing
No cross-vault sharing; relies on duplicates or vaults with just one item in them.
Flash over focus
Prioritizing acquiring companies for new lines of business, creating visible seams in service and support.
“We selected Bitwarden because it met all of our requirements. The web UI was fantastic, and the migration process allowed us to rapidly deploy Bitwarden across our organization. We never looked back.”
Why millions trust Bitwarden
International compliance standards
Bitwarden meets or exceeds privacy and security standards.
Zero-knowledge encryption
Only you can access your information.
Vibrant online community
Over 100,000 community members across GitHub, Bitwarden forums, and Reddit.
Bitwarden delivers higher satisfaction and faster ROI than 1Password
3x higher in enterprise satisfaction
Bitwarden | 99 |
1Password | 30 |
Achieve ROI 29% faster
Bitwarden | 10 months |
1Password | 14 months |
"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."
Top reasons to switch to Bitwarden today
Security you can verify
Trusted by thousands worldwide, Bitwarden is open source, independently audited, and protected with advanced encryption.
Enterprise-first by design
Bitwarden is built for both businesses and consumers, with enterprise needs at the core. 1Password started as a consumer tool and later adapted for business.
Efficient sharing model
Bitwarden lets a single vault item exist in multiple locations with no duplicates to manage. 1Password forces duplication across vaults, creating inefficiency and risk.
Faster detection, smarter response
Access intelligence delivers proactive insights into threats, enabling quicker resolution.
Choose the Bitwarden plan that fits your needs
Pricing shown in USD and based on an annual subscription. Taxes not included.