1PASSWORD vs Bitwarden

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 18 by Billy G.

1Password
1Password
Bitwarden
Bitwarden
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: Bitwarden wins on price and open-source transparency. 1Password wins on user experience and family/team management features.

Winner: Bitwarden

1PASSWORD: 6.7/10

Bitwarden: 8.8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

1PASSWORDBitwarden
Individual price$2.99/mo ($35.88/yr)$10/year premium
Family plan$4.99/mo (5 users)$40/yr (6 users)
Free tierNoYes (full core features)
Open sourceNoYes (audited)
Self-hosting optionNoYes (Vaultwarden)
UX qualityBest-in-classGood

1PASSWORD

What works

  • Best UX in the password manager category
  • Watchtower security monitoring built in
  • Excellent family sharing with separate vaults

What doesn't

  • Closed source — can't independently verify implementation
  • Premium at $2.99/mo more expensive than Bitwarden
  • No free tier for individuals

Bitwarden

What works

  • Open-source and independently audited
  • Free tier with full core functionality
  • Premium is $10/year — cheapest in the market

What doesn't

  • Less polished UI than 1Password
  • Family sharing less intuitive to set up
  • Self-hosted option requires technical knowledge

Bottom line

Our pick: Bitwarden. It edges out the alternative on open-source and independently audited. That said, 1PASSWORD still wins on best ux in the password manager category — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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