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Bitwarden vs LastPass
Context: Password Managers · methodology v1.0.0 · 42 rows
Bitwarden
#2 · 88/100 · Ranked
LastPass
Not in current ranking
| Attribute | BitwardenBitwarden | LastPassLastPass US LP |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | https://bitwarden.com/help/ | — |
| Tags | open-source, password-manager, self-hosted, free-tier, sso | password-manager, sso, mfa, free-tier, business |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Browser support | Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge | — |
| Delivery model | SaaS, self-hosted, desktop, mobile | SaaS, desktop, mobile |
| Desktop apps | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Mobile apps | iOS, Android | — |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux | — |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | true | true |
| Free trial | true | true |
| License model | open-source | proprietary |
| Open source | true | — |
| Pricing model | free, subscription | free, subscription |
| Source repository | https://github.com/bitwarden/clients | — |
| SPDX license IDs | AGPL-3.0, GPL-3.0 | — |
| Starting price | 1.65 | — |
| Trial length | 14 | 30 |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | Browser extensions for major browsers, Native desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Mobile apps including an F-Droid build, Web app vault, Command line interface for vault scripting, Self-hosting on-premises or in a private cloud | Encrypted password vault with zero-knowledge architecture, Free plan limited to one device type, SSO and MFA add-ons for business plans, Directory integrations including Active Directory, Entra ID, Google Workspace, and Okta, Family and team sharing plans |
| Api · Integrations · Ecosystem | ||
| API available | true | — |
| CLI | true | — |
| Enterprise SSO | SAML 2.0, OIDC | — |
| Security · Privacy · Compliance | ||
| Regulatory compliance | HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework | — |
| Security certifications | ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 | ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, BSI C5, TRUSTe |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | Open-source password manager with a free tier, a self-hosting option, and paid plans spanning individuals to enterprises. | Password manager with a free single-device tier and paid tiers for families, teams, and businesses. |
| Company-size fit | individual, SMB, mid-market, enterprise | individual, SMB, mid-market |
| Primary use cases | Personal and family password management, Team and business password management, Enterprise access management | Personal password management, Family password sharing, Team and business password management with SSO |
| Skill level | beginner | beginner |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | 2016 | 2008 |
| Headquarters country | — | United States |
| Vendor type | commercial | commercial |
| Ranking factors (current methodology) | ||
| Password Managers — core capability coverage score/100 | 90.0 | — |
| Password Managers — outcome quality score/100 | 88.0 | — |
| Password Managers — advanced workflow depth score/100 | 86.0 | — |
| Password Managers — domain interoperability score/100 | 90.0 | — |
| Password Managers — scale / capacity score/100 | 88.0 | — |
| Usability & adoption/100 | 82.0 | — |
| Reliability & performance/100 | 88.0 | — |
| Security, privacy & compliance/100 | 92.0 | — |
| Interoperability & ecosystem/100 | 90.0 | — |
| Value & total cost/100 | 94.0 | — |
| Support & documentation/100 | 88.0 | — |
| Evidence confidence/100 | 86.0 | — |
“—” means unknown (we never treat missing evidence as a negative). Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded. Ranking rows are editorial assessments under the cited methodology version — see the Password Managers category for definitions.