- Pick it if you are:
- Apple-only households; Casual users who want free and simple
- Top complaint:
- Apple Passwords not syncing between iPhone and Mac
- Price:
- Free plan
- Pick it if you are:
- Budget-conscious individuals; Privacy and open-source advocates
- Top complaint:
- Bitwarden autofill not working on some sites (especially banking)
- Price:
- Free plan, paid from $4/mo
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Apple Passwords
- Apple Passwords not syncing between iPhone and Mac(8/10)
- Passwords missing after iOS 18 update(8/10)
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)
Apple Passwords
- iCloud Passwords Chrome extension not working on Windows(7/10)
- Apple Passwords has no Android support(7/10)
Bitwarden
- Bitwarden admin console is complex for business teams(4/10)
Apple Passwords
- Passwords app autofill not working in Chrome or other apps(7/10)
- Cannot export passwords from Apple Passwords(6/10)
- Apple Passwords lacks features of dedicated password managers(5/10)
- Passkey not working or no matching passkeys in iCloud Keychain(6/10)
- Verification codes not autofilling from Apple Passwords(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- Why is Bitwarden's interface so clunky and outdated?(5/10)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)
Apple Passwords
- Apple Passwords phishing bug in iOS 18(6/10)
- Passwords app prompts for a 6-digit code repeatedly(3/10)
Bitwarden
- Bitwarden biometric unlock not working in the browser extension(5/10)
Apple Passwords
- Switching to Apple Passwords from another manager(4/10)
Bitwarden
- Locked out by Bitwarden new device verification email that never arrives(8/10)
Apple Passwords
No signals
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)
Apple Passwords
No signals
Bitwarden
- Bitwarden extension slowing down or freezing the browser(7/10)
Apple Passwords
No signals
Bitwarden
- Bitwarden iOS and Android autofill not showing suggestions(6/10)
Pricing Comparison
Apple Passwords
Users: One Apple Account
Storage: No stated limit
Limits: Apple devices only (Windows via iCloud for Windows), no Android, no master password, limited custom fields
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 | Apple Passwords | Bitwarden |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Passkeys | ||
| Unlimited passwords and devices Included on the free plan | ||
| Verification codes (2FA) Autofilled on iOS 17, macOS 14 and later | ||
| Passkey storage All plans | ||
| Sharing | ||
| Shared groups | ||
| Bitwarden Send Encrypted text/file sharing | ||
| Security | ||
| Integrated authenticator (TOTP) Premium and above | ||
| Security recommendations Weak, reused and leaked passwords | ||
| Emergency access Premium and above | ||
| Vault health alerts / password coaching Added to Premium in 2026 | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Windows support Via iCloud for Windows with Chrome or Edge extension | ||
| Android support | ||
| Data | ||
| Export to file CSV, unencrypted | ||
| Deployment | ||
| Self-hosting Premium and Enterprise | ||
| Generator | ||
| Custom password length options Per 9to5Mac | ||
| 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 | ||
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