Bitwarden vs. Windows Credential Manager
Ranked #1 for security, 24/7 support, and user happiness
Hands down, Bitwarden outperforms Windows Credential Manager as the password manager to beat for security, feature quality, and customer happiness.
Why do users choose Bitwarden over Windows Credential Manager?
There is really no comparison. Windows Credential Manager is a simple, operating system-bound utility with limited features.
Bitwarden surpasses Windows Credential Manager in many important ways including end-to-end encryption with zero knowledge architecture. Windows Credential Manager manages credentials, but not with end-to-end encryption by default. Bitwarden is also ideal for using across all devices and browsers, while Windows only works on a Windows device and per user profile.
End-to-end encryption is critical for password managers because it guarantees that only the intended user can access stored credentials, shielding sensitive data from potential breaches or unauthorized access. For you, this means peace of mind that personal logins, financial accounts, and private information remain confidential. Even the Bitwarden team cannot unlock your protected data.
For both businesses and individuals, end-to-end encryption ensures that control stays exactly where it belongs: with you.
Windows is best for managing local Windows-based credentials on a single device. If you wanted to check your passwords while on a different device at work or while traveling, it would be challenging, if not near impossible. Don’t limit yourself to Windows devices for access to your managed credentials. Bitwarden makes securely accessing all of your sensitive information effortless whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go. See how Bitwarden can simplify your credential management.
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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
"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
"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
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Choose the plan that fits your needs
Free
- Unlimited devices
- Passkey management
- All the core functions
- Always free
Premium
- Integrated authenticator
- File attachments
- Emergency access
- Security reports and more
Families
- 6 premium accounts
- Unlimited sharing
- Unlimited collections
- Organization storage
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.
Cross-platform applications
Secure and share sensitive data within your Bitwarden Vault from any browser, mobile device, or desktop application with instant sync.
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.
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