# Bitwarden vs. Passbolt: Which open source password manager is best? | Bitwarden 

Passbolt vs. Bitwarden: G2 ranks Bitwarden #1 for enterprise. Compare open source features, self-hosting, compliance, and pricing. Try Bitwarden free today. 

---

BITWARDEN VS. 1PASSWORD

## Il gestore di password affidabile creato per le aziende

[Contatta il team commerciale](https://bitwarden.com/go/contact-bitwarden-sales/)

[Inizia la prova gratuita](https://bitwarden.com/go/start-enterprise-trial/)

**Pensato prima di tutto per l’enterprise** Progettato fin dall’inizio per l’enterprise, è flessibile e scalabile per qualsiasi azienda.

**Amministrazione semplice** Policy di sicurezza centralizzate per distribuzioni rapide e senza attriti.

**Affidabilità open source** Sicurezza verificabile, supportata da una community globale.

**Condivisione intelligente** Un elemento, più vault; aggiornamenti ovunque, senza duplicati.

**Sicurezza mirata** Bitwarden investe in soluzioni di sicurezza orientate al futuro che crescono insieme alla tua azienda.

[Inizia la prova di Bitwarden > ](https://bitwarden.com/it-it/go/start-enterprise-trial/)

![[GM] Logo Bitwarden orizzontale blu](https://bitwarden.com/assets/3mluoyWdEIJRPe5VVkEl7P/2c3f3fb7428ef56371f7d428af464728/Frame_1.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90)

**Di livello consumer** Nato per l’uso personale, adattato successivamente alle aziende.

**Lacune amministrative** Le funzionalità enterprise sembrano essere state aggiunte in un secondo momento.

**Codice chiuso** Le dichiarazioni sulla sicurezza non possono essere verificate in modo indipendente.

**Condivisione macchinosa** Nessuna condivisione tra vault; duplicazioni e complessità operative.

**Più apparenza che sostanza** Focalizzato sull’acquisizione di clienti enterprise, più che sulla loro fidelizzazione.

![passbolt-logo-dark](https://bitwarden.com/assets/46Ptk06V1qiYvVp156v4ty/7e824d356cf2a685cfbbdfb96687f549/passbolt-logo-dark.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90)

## Awards and Recognition

![Logo Red Hat nero](https://bitwarden.com/assets/4cPj6phuVNhO2G6KKhSc1n/11f938a8f2a12de2bb22cffe4780c12c/Group_1000004016.png)

![Bitdefender nero](https://bitwarden.com/assets/7iVcsinJvMFg1qIHfKpiOF/a83f65c77737a25d209510f560188993/Bitdefender_B.png)

![Glovo B-padded](https://bitwarden.com/assets/5JUGTwrC7W1VWsZvA3ncy0/b95c2635691d4324b988ed409610210a/Glovo_B-padded_1.png)

![Group 1000003954-padded](https://bitwarden.com/assets/4bX7QRPWJMtKy50KDq1gKB/20cb800b00fa2b79b658e539972a9ec9/Group_1000003954-padded.png)

![Namecheap nero](https://bitwarden.com/assets/K2IUKZpIt4iN6ghmr5UU8/bc7e99472223c1e1a11dff2f0aa637f0/Namecheap_B.png)

![Ocrolus nero](https://bitwarden.com/assets/PlL7EJM8SMwaQQ4S4KG6U/c1a346bec0d53b67918d7e98621c6958/Ocrolus_B.png)

## Ratings table: Bitwarden vs. Passbolt

| Bitwarden | Passbolt |
| --- | --- |
| Chrome Extension | 4.7 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ | 3.2 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Firefox Extension | 4.7 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ | 4.0 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Android | 4.7 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ | 4.4 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| G2 | 4.7 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ | 4.5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |

## **Why do users choose Bitwarden over Passbolt?**

Bitwarden and Passbolt share a genuinely open source foundation, but when comparing Bitwarden vs. Passbolt, Bitwarden is the clear winner when it comes to:

- Broader cross-platform coverage with more than 50 available languages, plus higher app store ratings.
- Credential sharing with anyone, no recipient account required.
- Broader compliance coverage for regulated industries, including HIPAA.
- A larger global open source community and HackerOne bug bounty program.

People choose Bitwarden over Passbolt because it was built for every employee in the organization, not just the IT team. It's easy to deploy, easy to use, and backed by enterprise-grade compliance. 

## Secure access beyond just humans

People aren't the only ones who need secure access to credentials anymore. AI agents, machines, and remote clients are silently authenticating into user and company applications. 80,000 businesses and millions of individuals rely on Bitwarden to secure credentials for every identity: human, AI agent, and machine.

### Human

Grant employees access to only the credentials they need. Generate, store, and autofill passwords with ease.

![icon-biometrics-thumb-blue](https://bitwarden.com/assets/1F2yXxhDH0Jo2yPEAVepue/4c321820078dc4dc749d1771a5d06cab/icon-biometric-thumb.png)

[Read About Password Manager](https://bitwarden.com/products/business/)

### AI agent

Provide just-in-time, end-to-end encrypted access for AI agents, with human approvals every time.

![icon-msp-blue](https://bitwarden.com/assets/4qfoSyoBpBeaZZyKDFwwWa/bb7d0b3eb1ecd0d49b1840ea66fb095d/icon-msp.png)

[Explore Agent Access SDK](https://bitwarden.com/blog/introducing-agent-access-sdk/)

### Machine

Scope machine access to developer secrets like API keys, database passwords, and access tokens.

![icon-api-blue](https://bitwarden.com/assets/1pANf6q3DlQt9HdYyIXClt/3ab997c069114627352c1299e7b2e05f/icon-api.png)

[Learn About Secrets Manager](https://bitwarden.com/products/secrets-manager/)

## Bitwarden vs Passbolt enterprise feature comparison

| Features | Bitwarden | Passbolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support for over 50 languages | ✓ | - |
| ISO 27001 certification | ✓ | - |
| Share credentials with anyone (no account required) | ✓ | - |
| Built-in vault health reports | ✓ | - |
| Passkey support | ✓ | - |
| HIPAA compliance | ✓ | - |
| Self-host option | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps (iOS and Android) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Desktop apps (Mac, Linux, Windows) | ✓ | Windows only (beta) |
| Integrated SCIM provisioning | ✓ | ✓ (Business tier) |
| SSO integration | ✓ | ✓ (Business tier) |
| Emergency / account recovery access | ✓ (user-designated contacts) | ✓ (admin-controlled escrow) |
| Open source trust and transparency | ✓ (larger community) | ✓ (actively maintained) |
| Business / Teams pricing | **$4 per month/user billed annually** | $4.90 per month/user (10-user min.) |
| Enterprise pricing | **$6 per month/user billed annually** | Custom quote required |

## Gestisci le credenziali lungo l'intero ciclo di vita

### Controllo completo su scala enterprise

**Proprietà centralizzata** consente all'IT di controllare gli accessi su larga scala. Le credenziali condivise restano disponibili durante i cambi di personale e le credenziali orfane possono essere riassegnate dagli amministratori.

**Architettura di condivisione su scala enterprise** consente di distribuire le credenziali tra reparti e team, applicando al contempo il principio del privilegio minimo.

**Audit e reportistica completi** offrono ai team di sicurezza piena visibilità sull’intero vault per identificare i rischi e garantire la conformità.

[Watch video](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1161148213)

[Explore how the Bitwarden architecture is best for business](https://bitwarden.com/resources/the-bitwarden-difference-what-makes-bitwarden-best-for-businesses)

### Perché milioni di utenti si fidano di Bitwarden

**Standard di conformità internazionali** Bitwarden soddisfa e supera i principali standard di sicurezza e protezione dei dati.

**Crittografia zero-knowledge** Solo tu puoi accedere alle tue informazioni.

**Community online attiva** Oltre 100.000 membri della community su GitHub, nei forum Bitwarden e su Reddit.

## Compare Bitwarden vs Passbolt in-depth

### Bitwarden vs. Passbolt — Open source community and trust

**Bitwarden** maintains an open source codebase, with server, clients, browser extensions, and mobile apps, supported by a substantially larger GitHub community than Passbolt. The codebase is reviewed annually by Cure53 and Insight Risk Consulting, and a HackerOne bug bounty program keeps independent researchers financially motivated to find issues before bad actors do. This collaborative model means every update is scrutinized by a global network of developers and security professionals, resulting in continuous improvements to security posture.

**Passbolt** is also genuinely open source, and all audit reports are published publicly. Its community is smaller, and it does not operate a public bug bounty program. Passbolt also engages Cure53 for ongoing audits.

### Bitwarden vs. Passbolt — Self-hosting flexibility

**Bitwarden** supports self-hosting on Linux, macOS, and Windows via Docker, with Kubernetes support for larger deployments. A simplified Lite deployment option is also available for smaller teams.

**Passbolt** supports both self-hosting and cloud, but moving between deployment modes requires a complex manual migration. Organizations must choose their model up front.

### Bitwarden vs. Passbolt — Credential sharing

**Bitwarden** Send lets users share encrypted text or files with anyone, including external partners, contractors, and non-technical staff, without requiring a Bitwarden account. Shared items support expiration dates, view limits, and password protection. For internal teams, shared collections allow granular role-based permission control across the organization.

**Passbolt**sharing requires all recipients to have a Passbolt account with a GPG key configured. This is practical for internal IT teams sharing server credentials, but creates significant friction for organizations that need to share with people outside their Passbolt deployment.

### Bitwarden vs. Passbolt — Compliance and security frameworks

**Bitwarden** is ISO 27001 certified and compliant with AICPA SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. This certification set makes Bitwarden the appropriate choice for regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, and government, without requiring additional compliance controls.

**Passbolt** holds SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliance and has been audited repeatedly by Cure53, with all reports published publicly. However, HIPAA certification is not listed anywhere on their compliance or security documentation. For organizations in healthcare or other regulated industries, this is a genuine gap.

### Bitwarden vs. Passbolt — Support for over 50 languages

**Bitwarden** offers services across 50+ languages and continues to expand its translation program to support more global businesses of any size.

**Passbolt** supports a limited number of languages, making it less accessible for global organizations with diverse, multilingual workforces.

### Bitwarden vs. Passbolt — User adoption at scale

**Bitwarden** offers native apps for iOS and Android, applications for Windows, macOS, Linux, and extensions for every major browser. A password manager only improves security when employees actually use it. The Bitwarden G2 ease-of-use scores and eleven straight quarters at #1 for enterprise satisfaction reflect this. Bitwarden was built to serve the entire organization, from engineers to executives.

**Passbolt** offers mobile apps for iOS and Android, and a Windows desktop app (currently in beta). Its primary interface remains the browser extension, with no native desktop client for macOS or Linux. For organizations with mixed operating system environments or those needing a polished cross-platform experience outside the browser, the broader client coverage with Bitwarden is a meaningful advantage.

## Bitwarden offre maggiore soddisfazione e un ROI più rapido rispetto a 1Password

### 3 volte superiore nella soddisfazione enterprise

| **Bitwarden** | **99** |
|------|------|
| 1Password | 30 |

![PasswordManagers Leader Enterprise Leader](https://bitwarden.com/assets/fy9WxqzuzrU5vcdKwiY6S/dedf92ea5443a50333f3a5095e325dd7/PasswordManagers_Leader_Enterprise_Leader.png)

### Ottieni un ROI del 29% più rapidamente

| **Bitwarden** | **10 mesi** |
|------|------|
| 1Password | 14 mesi |

![PasswordManagers MostImplementable Enterprise Total](https://bitwarden.com/assets/7igxmdfRduFgETQUFiuZtw/74248b9c4b80435a3ea084f1d51d0c59/PasswordManagers_MostImplementable_Enterprise_Total.png)

## 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**

![g2-5stars](https://bitwarden.com/assets/iPla6oELdoNN0SXGgFCWW/b8d2423cdb18c1328d78fc107fce6ded/g2-5stars-padding.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90)

"I value Bitwarden for its open-source nature, enhancing transparency and security."

**- Rodolfo I**

![g2-5stars](https://bitwarden.com/assets/iPla6oELdoNN0SXGgFCWW/b8d2423cdb18c1328d78fc107fce6ded/g2-5stars-padding.svg?fm=png&w=800&q=90)

"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**

![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)

## Bitwarden vs. Passbolt pricing

| Plan type | Bitwarden (prezzo per utente) | Passbolt (pricing per user) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fully featured free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Enterprise free trial | ✓ | - |
| Individual (premium) | [Embedded content price]**/ mo** | - |
| Families | [Embedded content price]**/ mo** | - |
| Teams / Business | **$4 / month** | $4.90 / month (minimum 10 users) |
| Enterprise | **$6 / month** | Custom quote required |

## Scegli il piano più adatto alle tue esigenze

## Personale

### Hai appena iniziato?

*Ottieni una gestione di base delle password oggi stesso. Sempre gratis.*

[Crea un account gratuito](https://bitwarden.com/go/start-free/)

---

### Premium

**$1.65** *al mese*

*Con fatturazione annuale a 19,80 USD*

Scopri le funzionalità premium

- Autenticatore integrato
- Allegati file
- Accesso di emergenza
- Blocco del phishing
- Report di sicurezza e altro

Condividi gli elementi della cassaforte con un altro utente

[Crea un account Premium](https://bitwarden.com/go/start-premium/)

---

### Famiglie

**$3.99** *al mese*

*Fino a 6 utenti, con fatturazione annuale a 47,88 USD*

Proteggi gli accessi della tua famiglia

- 6 account premium
- Condivisione illimitata
- Raccolte illimitate
- Spazio di archiviazione dell’organizzazione

Condividi gli elementi della cassaforte tra sei persone

[Inizia la prova gratuita per Famiglie](https://bitwarden.com/go/start-families-trial/)

---

Prezzi indicati in USD e basati su un abbonamento annuale. Tasse escluse.

## Business

### Teams

*Per team e aziende in crescita che devono muoversi rapidamente.*

**$4** *al mese / per utente, con fatturazione annuale*

**Nessun compromesso**

Tutte le funzionalità Premium, più funzionalità avanzate come:

- Condividi le credenziali in modo sicuro
- Controlla le attività con i log eventi
- Sincronizza la directory esistente
- Automatizza il provisioning con SCIM

[Avvia la prova gratuita](https://bitwarden.com/go/start-teams-trial/)

---

### Enterprise

*Per aziende che necessitano di protezione e controllo avanzati.*

**$6** *al mese / per utente, con fatturazione annuale*

**Massima protezione**

Tutte le funzionalità Premium e Teams, più funzionalità di livello enterprise come:

- Controllo granulare degli accessi
- Integrazione SSO senza password
- Recupero account semplificato
- Flessibilità di self-hosting
- Mitigazione dei rischi con Access Intelligence [novità]
- Piano Families gratuito per tutti gli utenti

[Avvia la prova gratuita](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

[Richiedi un preventivo](https://bitwarden.com/contact-sales/)

---

Pricing shown in USD and based on an annual subscription. Taxes not included.

## 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.

 

![icon-end-to-end-blue](https://bitwarden.com/assets/1eQY9rXykuQZk4t03E0NlC/50da99c26d005d43f8068a9a0923fc3a/icon-end-to-end.png)

[2023 Security Audit Report](https://bitwarden.com/help/is-bitwarden-audited/)

### Cross-platform applications

Secure and share sensitive data within your Bitwarden Vault from any browser, mobile device, or desktop application with instant sync. 

![icon-secure-devices-blue](https://bitwarden.com/assets/6hwkQEq9k9K1F3jF3YKHlw/df9d3773a9e5e7bcb6f96594fbeb2751/icon-secure-devices.png)

[View Download Options](https://bitwarden.com/download/)

### 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. 

![icon-user-community-blue](https://bitwarden.com/assets/72qMHJ9XofyuGGzmR7bkVW/f6ccaa290e6668ea340e4f67598424fc/icon-user-community.png)

[Bitwarden Community Forums](https://community.bitwarden.com/)

## **Switch to Bitwarden today and start your free trial** 

Switch to Bitwarden: the best Passbolt alternative with open-source transparency, straightforward pricing, seamless syncing, and superior value. Try it free now!

![product-multiple-devices](https://bitwarden.com/assets/1PO0QhQSXq0swBoa9dxpsn/a605977ae77e9dfa4804ec89f7722094/bitwarden-multiple-devices.webp)

[Start Personal Trial](https://bitwarden.com/go/start-free/)

[View Plans and Pricing](https://bitwarden.com/pricing)

## FAQs for Passbolt Alternatives

### How can I migrate passwords from Passbolt to Bitwarden?

1. Open Passbolt and select the password(s) or the folder(s) you’d like to export.
2. If you want to export all the passwords you have access to, you can click on the menu next to “Folders”.
3. Click on the “Export” or “Export all” button. 
4. Choose the right format for the export.
5. You will be prompted to enter your passphrase.
6. The download will start, and you will be able to open the file.

Then log in to your Bitwarden web vault, navigate to Tools → Import data, select the .kdbx file format, and upload your export. Enterprise customers receive dedicated onboarding support throughout migration.

### What's the difference between Bitwarden and Passbolt for business?

Both are open source password managers, but Bitwarden is built for the entire organization, not just the IT team. Bitwarden offers desktop apps for Mac and Linux (Passbolt's desktop client is Windows-only and in beta), higher cross-platform app store ratings, automated vault health reports, credential sharing without recipient accounts, and broader compliance coverage, including HIPAA. The Bitwarden Teams plan is also priced lower ($4 vs. $4.90/user/month), with no minimum user requirement and all-inclusive, transparent pricing at every tier.

### Does Bitwarden support self-hosting like Passbolt?

Yes, and with more flexibility. Bitwarden supports Docker-based self-hosting on Linux, macOS, and Windows, as well as Kubernetes for larger deployments. 

See full [self-hosting documentation](https://bitwarden.com/it-it/self-hosted-password-manager-on-premises/).

### How does Bitwarden mitigate vulnerabilities compared to Passbolt?

The Bitwarden open source codebase is continuously reviewed by a substantially larger global community than Passbolt's. Annual third-party audits by Cure53 and Insight Risk Consulting cover source code, web vault, browser extensions, desktop, and mobile clients. A HackerOne bug bounty program rewards independent researchers for discovering and reporting security issues before they can be exploited. See bitwarden.com/compliance for a full list of Bitwarden security and compliance materials.

### What compliance certifications does Bitwarden have that Passbolt lacks?

Both hold SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliance. Beyond that, Bitwarden holds several certifications Passbolt does not: HIPAA certification (Passbolt describes privacy-by-design principles suitable for healthcare but does not claim HIPAA certification), SOC 3, ISO 27001 (Passbolt states alignment with ISO 27001 but does not hold the formal certification), and CCPA/CPRA. For healthcare organizations, HIPAA is the critical gap. For organizations undergoing enterprise procurement or security audits, the distinction between ISO 27001 certification and alignment is also worth noting.

### What should I look for in a Passbolt alternative?

Beyond the open source label, evaluate: community size and audit cadence, cross-platform app coverage, compliance certifications for your industry, credential sharing flexibility, and total pricing, including any feature add-ons. Most importantly, a password manager only improves security when employees actually use it. Bitwarden ranks #1 in enterprise satisfaction on G2 for 11 straight quarters because adoption follows deployment.