Why choose Bitwarden as your 1Password alternative

Through a comprehensive survey, SoftwareReviews by Info-Tech Research Group found Bitwarden outperforms 1Password across password manager enterprise features including enterprise policies, SCIM provisioning, audit logs, ease of implementation, vendor support, compliance standards, and more.

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Top reasons businesses choose Bitwarden over 1Password

Features

1Password

Must share the whole vault to grant access to one item, or duplicate items into new vaults.

Bitwarden

Granular permissions and roles allow users to share a single item without sharing the whole collection.

1Password

Event logs are held for a limited time and have less detail, making audits more difficult.

Bitwarden

Bitwarden stores events indefinitely and tracks over 50 types of detailed events.

1Password

1Password recently added Unlock with SSO, which is only compatible with OIDC protocols.

Bitwarden

Bitwarden offers flexible integration options with your existing identity provider using standardized protocols, including OIDC and SAML2.0.

Zero knowledge security for all your devices no matter where you are

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1Password vs Bitwarden application user reviews

Bitwarden applications provide top-tier user experiences across platforms. From browser extensions to mobile apps, Bitwarden is the best 1Password alternative. 

Application

1Password ⭐️⭐️⭐️

2.8

Bitwarden ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4.8

1Password ⭐️⭐️⭐️

3.8

Bitwarden ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4.8

1Password ⭐️⭐️⭐️

3.1

Bitwarden ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4.1

Why Bitwarden is the best 1Password alternative for password management

Bitwarden is #1 in user satisfaction on G2 for seven straight quarters! When you choose Bitwarden over 1Password, you get better pricing, more flexibility, a straightforward interface, and so much more:

  • Widely compatible SSO integration

  • Cloud and self host deployment options

  • Directory integration with SCIM

  • Detailed event and audit logs held in perpetuity

  • HIPAA Compliance

  • Support for over 50 languages

  • Fully featured free plan for everyone

  • Clear, straightforward, value pricing

  • Open source transparency and security

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Compare teams pricing plans: Bitwarden vs. 1Password

1Password offers 10 seats for a flat fee of $19.95 per month. A good value for 10-person teams with no plans of growing.

Is your team growing? Compare costs over three years to see how much you’ll save with Bitwarden!

Years

Users

10 users

1Password

$239.40

Bitwarden

$480

Users

15 users

1Password

+ $1,438.20

Bitwarden

+ $720

Users

20 users

1Password

+ $1,917.60

Bitwarden

+$960

Over three years, 1Password is 66% more expensive!
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Improve security and flexibility with the password manager built for business

FAQs for 1Password Alternatives

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Password Manager Comparison - Bitwarden delivers more security and value

Feature

See how Bitwarden and other password managers stack up based on features, vendor capabilities, and user perception.

Bitwarden

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1Password

Bitwarden and 1Password

Keeper

Bitwarden and Keeper

LastPass

Bitwarden and LastPass

Rest assured that every function performs exactly as stated with source code transparency that allows for inspection and scrutinization of every line of programming.

Bitwarden

1Password

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Keeper

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LastPass

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Integrate seamlessly with your existing SSO provider via SAML 2.0 or OIDC.

Bitwarden

1Password

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Keeper

LastPass

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Clear, straightforward, value pricing

Bitwarden

$6/user per month, everything included

1Password

Sales call required

Keeper

Verkaufsgespräch erforderlich + Add-ons

LastPass

$7/user per month + add-ons