Bitwarden vs LastPass

Bitwarden for transparency and value; LastPass for familiarity

Best for
Individuals & budget-conscious users
Bitwarden free plan
Yes
LastPass free plan
Yes
Starting price
$0/mo vs $0/mo

Quick comparison

ProductProsCons
Bitwarden
  • Open-source
  • Affordable
  • Cross-platform
  • UI less polished for some
  • Advanced features can feel technical
LastPass
  • Zero-knowledge encryption model for enhanced security
  • Available on major desktop and mobile platforms
  • Offers a free plan with basic features
  • Has experienced publicly disclosed security incidents
  • Device-type limitations on the free plan
  • May require a paid subscription for full functionality

Internal links

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Try LastPass

Check the official site for current pricing and plan details.

Go to LastPass