Best Bitwarden Alternatives
The top-ranked Bitwarden alternative is 1Password (Subscription). The best free option is KeePassXC (open source).
Bitwarden is free for one person, with unlimited passwords on unlimited devices, and Premium costs $19.80 a year. People usually look elsewhere for a more polished app, a vault that stays fully offline, or a password manager already built into their phone or browser. These are the options that are open source, offline, built in or simply easier to use.
1Polished password manager popular with individuals, families, and teams.
2Encrypted password manager from Proton with hide-my-email aliases.
3Free, offline, open-source password manager storing credentials in a local database.
Apple Passwords
FreeApple's built-in password manager with iCloud Keychain sync.
NordPass
FreemiumPassword manager from the NordVPN team with zero-knowledge encryption.
Keeper
SubscriptionEnterprise-grade password manager with secure vault and file storage.
Password manager with autofill and dark web monitoring; paid plans only since its free plan ended in 2025.
Google Password Manager
FreeFree password manager built into Chrome and Android, synced to your Google account.
RoboForm
FreemiumLong-standing password manager with strong form-filling capabilities.
Enpass
FreemiumPassword manager that stores your vault locally or in your own cloud.
Zoho Vault
FreemiumPassword manager that fits neatly into the wider Zoho business suite.
Cloud-based password manager with autofill and secure sharing.
The original free, open-source Windows password manager with plugins.
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Bitwarden alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to Bitwarden?
1Password is ranked first on this list (Subscription). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to Bitwarden?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are KeePassXC, Apple Passwords and Google Password Manager.
Which Bitwarden alternatives work on Mac?
1Password, Proton Pass, KeePassXC and Apple Passwords run on macOS.
Which Bitwarden alternatives work on Linux?
1Password, Proton Pass, KeePassXC and NordPass run on Linux.
Are there Bitwarden alternatives for Android?
Yes: 1Password, Proton Pass, NordPass and Keeper have Android apps.
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