Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Bitwarden, Inc.
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free – $0.83/mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Ios, Android, Self Hosted
- Best for
- Individuals, Privacy Conscious, Budget Conscious
- Editor rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Santa Barbara, CA, USA
What is Bitwarden?
Bitwarden is a password managers tool from Bitwarden, Inc.. Bitwarden is an open-source password manager with a genuinely useful free tier and self-hosting.
Bitwarden uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $0.83/mo.
It's best suited to individuals, privacy-conscious, budget-conscious and runs on Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Ios, Android, Self Hosted.
Standout strengths include open source, excellent free tier, self-hosting option. Worth weighing: ui less polished than 1password, some features paid.
Bitwarden pricing
Pros
- Open source
- Excellent free tier
- Self-hosting option
Cons
- UI less polished than 1Password
- Some features paid
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bitwarden?
Bitwarden is an open-source password manager with a genuinely useful free tier and self-hosting.
How much does Bitwarden cost?
Bitwarden is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $0.83/mo.
Does Bitwarden have a free trial?
Bitwarden offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Bitwarden support?
Bitwarden is available on Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Ios, Android, Self Hosted.