Bitwarden

Top Pick

Open-source password manager with a genuinely useful free tier.

4.6 / 5

How we rated it

4.6out of 5

Features4.3

Ease of use4.3

Value for money4.9

Support3.9

Compliance4.5

Review

“Unbeatable value thanks to a fully open-source codebase and generous free tier.”

Bitwarden's open-source codebase lets security researchers audit it directly, a meaningful trust signal for a password manager.

The free tier is genuinely unlimited across devices, undercutting nearly every paid competitor for individual use.

Free

Unlimited passwords, unlimited devices

Premium

$10/yr

Adds 2FA authenticator, file storage

1Password

Polished password manager for individuals and businesses.

Independent

No paid placements, ever.

Hands-on tested

Real use, not vendor demos.

Reviewed

April 2026

Verdict refreshed

We revisit as tools evolve.