Comparison
1Password vs Bitwarden
Overview
1Password is an access management platform for securing passwords, secrets, and credentials across people, devices, and AI agents. It helps organizations control access, reduce shadow IT risk, and protect identity-driven workflows.
Bitwarden is an open-source password manager for securely storing, sharing, and managing credentials across personal and business use cases. It combines zero-knowledge security with administrative controls, integrations, and self-hosting options for teams that need more control.
Features
- —Password and passkey management
- —Secrets management
- —Access requests and approvals
- —SaaS discovery
- —Account governance
- —Device trust
- —Two-factor authentication
- —Watchtower security insights
- —Password generation and autofill
- —Centralized vault storage
- —Zero-knowledge encryption
- —Administrative controls
- —Directory integration
- —SSO integration
- —Integrated TOTP
- —Self-hosting
Pricing
1Password
subscription14-day free trial.
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $2.99/mo | Per month paid annually. |
| Individual | $3.99/mo | Per month billed monthly. |
| Families | $4.49/mo | Per month paid annually for up to 5 family members. |
| Families | $5.99/mo | Per month billed monthly. |
| Teams Starter Pack | $19.95/mo | Includes 10 members per month, paid annually. |
| Business | $7.99/mo | Per user, per month paid annually. |
Bitwarden
freemiumFree plan availableBusiness Teams and Enterprise plans offer a free trial.
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Basic password management, always free. |
| Premium | $1.65/mo | Billed annually at $19.80 for 1 person. |
| Families | $3.99/mo | Up to 6 users; billed annually at $47.88. |
| Teams | $4/mo | Per user, per month billed annually. |
| Enterprise | $6/mo | Per user, per month billed annually. |
Company Fit
1Password
SMBEnterprise
Bitwarden
StartupSMBEnterprise