What do you like best about Bitwarden?
Bitwarden is an open-source password manager highlighted by its transparent security architecture, with end-to-end AES-256 encryption and a zero-knowledge model.
Flexibility is great: options for self-hosting or private cloud satisfy data sovereignty needs, while passkey support and comprehensive two-factor authentication safeguard organizational accounts. The platform supports a vast array of devices and browsers, ensuring cross-platform accessibility without restrictions, there are dedicated desktop clients, mobile apps, browser extensions, a web app, and a powerful command-line utility for advanced use cases.
The set of features built into Bitwarden is particularly comprehensive. Secure password and passkey generators simplify creating strong credentials for every service, and the integrated authenticator supports TOTP, enabling simple two-step verification without needing third-party apps. Credential import tools make migrating from other managers or from browser-stored passwords quick and straightforward. Vault health and breach reports help regularly audit organizational security posture, highlighting weak, exposed, or reused credentials. Bitwarden also supports encrypted export, local cache and offline access, encrypted file attachments, and flexible username generation for privacy.
Administrators have fine-grained control over access, supporting directory sync, SSO integration, SCIM, and role-based access to vault collections and shared items.
Event logs and vault activity histories provide auditability, and policies can be set for password requirements, account recovery, and domain claiming. Sharing tools, including organization collections and “Send,” support secure transmission of sensitive data, credentials, or files, all encrypted end-to-end.
The onboarding experience is further supported by well-structured documentation and customer resources, with organizations able to deploy Bitwarden to managed devices programmatically. Frequent updates ensure rapid adoption of new security standards, while the open-source model promotes transparency and third-party validation of all implementation details.
Pricing remains accessible for teams of all sizes, thanks to an unlimited free tier with core features, and affordable business plans that include advanced controls and even complimentary family plans for organizational users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.