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Keeper Password Manager vs Bitwarden
Context: Password Managers · methodology v1.0.0 · 43 rows
Keeper Password Manager
Not in current ranking
Bitwarden
#2 · 88/100 · Ranked
| Attribute | Keeper Password ManagerKeeper Security | BitwardenBitwarden |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | — | https://bitwarden.com/help/ |
| Tags | enterprise-password-manager, fedramp, zero-knowledge, sso, family-plan | open-source, password-manager, self-hosted, free-tier, sso |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Browser support | — | Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge |
| Delivery model | SaaS, desktop, mobile | SaaS, self-hosted, desktop, mobile |
| Desktop apps | macOS, Windows, 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 | proprietary | open-source |
| 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 | 30 | 14 |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | Zero-knowledge password vault, BreachWatch breach monitoring, Cross-platform apps for desktop and mobile, Secure password sharing | 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 |
| Api · Integrations · Ecosystem | ||
| API available | — | true |
| CLI | — | true |
| Enterprise SSO | SAML 2.0 | SAML 2.0, OIDC |
| Security · Privacy · Compliance | ||
| Regulatory compliance | HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, 21 CFR Part 11, ITAR, EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework | HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework |
| Security certifications | SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, PCI DSS Level 1, FIPS 140-3, FedRAMP High, TRUSTe Certified, CMMC Level 1 | ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 |
| Support · Docs · Services | ||
| Support channels | 24/7 customer support, live chat | — |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | Password manager spanning personal, family, and business plans, with certifications aimed at regulated industries. | Open-source password manager with a free tier, a self-hosting option, and paid plans spanning individuals to enterprises. |
| Company-size fit | individual, SMB, mid-market, enterprise | individual, SMB, mid-market, enterprise |
| Primary use cases | Personal and family password management, Business password management, Regulated-industry deployments in government and healthcare | Personal and family password management, Team and business password management, Enterprise access management |
| Skill level | beginner | beginner |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | 2011 | 2016 |
| 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.