1PasswordvsBitwarden
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
1Password
- 1Password price increase 2026 - Individual now $47.88/year(7/10)
- Teams and Business plans got more expensive(6/10)
- No free tier - 14-day trial only(8/10)
- Subscription-only model - no one-time purchase(8/10)
- Email masking is a paid add-on(4/10)
Bitwarden
- Bitwarden price increase 2026 - Premium nearly doubled to $19.80/year(5/10)
- Bitwarden free plan has no built-in authenticator or file attachments(3/10)
1Password
- Version 8 Electron app feels slow and non-native(7/10)
- Secret Key adds friction to every new device login(7/10)
- V8 removed workflows and requires more clicks(6/10)
- Can't identify and clean up duplicate entries(5/10)
- Struggles with complex login forms(5/10)
- Admin portal interface clunky and outdated(5/10)
Bitwarden
- Why is Bitwarden's interface so clunky and outdated?(5/10)
- Bitwarden desktop app redesign (2026.4) - too much white space, shortcuts removed(5/10)
- Bitwarden not asking to save passwords(4/10)
1Password
- Browser extension autofill inconsistent(7/10)
- Windows client doesn't sync fast enough(6/10)
- App quality has declined over the last 2 years(6/10)
- Browser extension keeps locking and asking for the password(6/10)
Bitwarden
- Bitwarden autofill not working on some sites (especially banking)(6/10)
- Bitwarden not syncing between devices(5/10)
- Bitwarden maintenance windows running far longer than announced(5/10)
1Password
- Why is 1Password support so slow? AI replies and unanswered tickets(7/10)
Bitwarden
No signals
1Password
- Team invitations blocked by corporate firewalls(5/10)
Bitwarden
- Bitwarden admin console is complex for business teams(4/10)
1Password
No signals
Bitwarden
- Bitwarden extension slowing down or freezing the browser(7/10)
1Password
No signals
Bitwarden
- Bitwarden biometric unlock not working in the browser extension(5/10)
1Password
No signals
Bitwarden
- Locked out by Bitwarden new device verification email that never arrives(8/10)
1Password
No signals
Bitwarden
- Bitwarden iOS and Android autofill not showing suggestions(6/10)
Pricing Comparison
1Password
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1GB document storage
Limits: Single user, 1GB document storage, no free tier (14-day trial)
Users: Up to 5 users
Storage: 1GB per person
Limits: 5 members included, 1GB storage per person, no business admin features
Users: Up to 10 users
Limits: Max 20 users, no identity provider integration (Okta/Entra), Watchtower team reporting requires Business
Users: Per user (unlimited)
Limits: Advanced Enterprise controls and Unified Access bundles need a sales quote
Users: Unlimited
Limits: Complex procurement process, Pricing not transparent
Bitwarden
Users: 1
Limits: No integrated authenticator (TOTP), file attachments, emergency access, security reports or vault health alerts; item sharing limited to one other user
Users: 1
Storage: 5 GB
Limits: Single user; sharing with only one other user
Users: 6
Storage: 5 GB personal + 5 GB shared
Limits: No SSO or enterprise policies
Feature Comparison
| Feature | 1Password | Bitwarden |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Unlimited Passwords All plans, includes passkeys | ||
| Unlimited passwords and devices Included on the free plan | ||
| Password Generator Customizable length and complexity | ||
| Passkey storage All plans | ||
| Autofill Works but inconsistent on complex forms | ||
| Passkeys Save and sign in with passkeys via the browser extension and mobile apps | ||
| Security | ||
| Integrated authenticator (TOTP) Premium and above | ||
| Watchtower Breach monitoring and weak password alerts | ||
| Emergency access Premium and above | ||
| Travel Mode Unique feature - hide vaults at borders | ||
| Vault health alerts / password coaching Added to Premium in 2026 | ||
| Two-Factor Authentication TOTP codes stored in vault | ||
| Secret Key Encryption Extra encryption layer, can be inconvenient | ||
| Sharing | ||
| Bitwarden Send Encrypted text/file sharing | ||
| Family Sharing Up to 5 on Families plan | ||
| Deployment | ||
| Self-hosting Premium and Enterprise | ||
| Self-Hosting Cloud only, no self-host option | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Browser Extensions Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave | ||
| Desktop Apps Mac, Windows, Linux (all Electron now) | ||
| Mobile Apps iOS and Android with biometric unlock | ||
| Privacy | ||
| Built-in email aliases Generator integrates with third-party alias services; not built-in like Proton Pass | ||
| Business | ||
| SSO and SCIM SCIM on Teams, SSO on Enterprise | ||
| Team Vaults Teams and Business plans | ||
| SSO/SAML Enterprise plan only | ||
| SCIM Provisioning Enterprise plan only | ||
| Activity Logs Teams plan and above | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free Tier No free plan, 14-day trial only | ||
| One-Time Purchase Subscription only since v8 | ||
| Transparency | ||
| Open Source Proprietary, security audited | ||