KeePassXC
Focus: offline. Shares password manager and security with Bitwarden. A desktop app, not a web app. Free (Bitwarden: Freemium). Adds Offline. Rated 4.7 (Bitwarden: 4.8).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
Web App
Bitwarden
An open-source password manager with a generous free plan.
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What is Bitwarden?
Bitwarden stores your passwords, passkeys and secure notes in an encrypted vault that syncs across all your devices. The free plan covers unlimited passwords on unlimited devices, with browser extensions and apps for every major platform.
Pros
- Unlimited passwords and devices for free
- Open source and independently audited
- Autofill on every platform
Cons
- Built-in authenticator and file attachments are paid
- Autofill is less polished than some rivals
Who should use Bitwarden
Anyone who wants to stop reusing passwords without paying for a password manager.
Who may not need it
People already happy with a password manager built into their device ecosystem.
Bitwarden alternatives
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1Password
Focus: passwords and autofill. Shares security with Bitwarden. Paid but Affordable (Bitwarden: Freemium). Rated 4.6 (Bitwarden: 4.8).
Web AppPaid but AffordableWeb, macOS
4.6Visit
Loop
Focus: macos, window manager and productivity. Shares open source with Bitwarden. A Mac app, not a web app. Free (Bitwarden: Freemium). Same 4.8 rating.
Mac AppFreemacOS
4.8Visit
Rectangle
Focus: window manager, window snapping and raycast alternative. Shares open source with Bitwarden. A Mac app, not a web app. Free (Bitwarden: Freemium). Rated 4.7 (Bitwarden: 4.8).
Mac AppFreemacOS
4.7Visit
Maccy
Focus: clipboard manager, clipboard history and raycast alternative. Shares open source with Bitwarden. A Mac app, not a web app. Free (Bitwarden: Freemium). Rated 4.6 (Bitwarden: 4.8).
Mac AppFreemacOS
4.6Visit
PureMac
Focus: macos, cleaner and privacy. Shares open source with Bitwarden. A Mac app, not a web app. Free (Bitwarden: Freemium). Rated 4.6 (Bitwarden: 4.8).
Mac AppFreemacOS
4.6Visit
Free alternatives to Bitwarden
Free resources that cover similar ground.
LibreOffice
Focus: office suite, word processor and spreadsheets. Shares open source with Bitwarden. A desktop app, not a web app. Free (Bitwarden: Freemium). Rated 4.5 (Bitwarden: 4.8).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.5Visit
vorssaint-utils
Focus: macos, menu bar and utilities. Shares open source with Bitwarden. A Mac app, not a web app. Free (Bitwarden: Freemium). Rated 4.5 (Bitwarden: 4.8).
Mac AppFreemacOS
4.5Visit
Colota
Focus: gps, location tracking and android. Shares open source with Bitwarden. An Android app, not a web app. Free (Bitwarden: Freemium). Rated 4.4 (Bitwarden: 4.8).
Android AppFreeAndroid
4.4Visit
darktable
Focus: raw editor, photo workflow and photoshop alternative. Shares open source with Bitwarden. A desktop app, not a web app. Free (Bitwarden: Freemium). Rated 4.4 (Bitwarden: 4.8).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.4Visit
RawTherapee
Focus: raw editor, photo editing and lightroom alternative. Shares open source with Bitwarden. A desktop app, not a web app. Free (Bitwarden: Freemium). Rated 4.4 (Bitwarden: 4.8).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.4Visit
ueli
Focus: launcher, keyboard shortcuts and raycast alternative. Shares open source with Bitwarden. A desktop app, not a web app. Free (Bitwarden: Freemium). Rated 4.3 (Bitwarden: 4.8).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.3Visit
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