Comparisons
1Password vs Bitwarden: Which should you choose?
Both are mature, audited password managers. The decision usually comes down to whether you will pay for polish and sharing, or prefer open source and a generous free tier.
Verdict
Choose Bitwarden if you want a free, open-source vault you may later self-host. Choose 1Password if you manage a family or team and want the smoothest autofill and sharing.
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- LaunchFaro editorial
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1Password
Polished password manager aimed at families and teams.
- Platforms
- iOS apps, Chrome extensions
- Price (store label)
- Free
- Publisher
- AgileBits Inc.
- Store data checked
- Oct 17, 2026
Bitwarden
Open-source password manager with a free tier that covers unlimited devices.
- Platforms
- iOS apps, Chrome extensions, Open-source releases
- Price (store label)
- Free
- Publisher
- Bitwarden Inc
- Store data checked
- Oct 17, 2026
Key differences
Side by side
| Dimension | 1Password | Bitwarden | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS apps, Chrome extensions | iOS apps, Chrome extensions, Open-source releases | Store data Oct 17, 2026 |
| Price (store label) | Free | Free | Store data Oct 17, 2026 |
| Publisher | AgileBits Inc. | Bitwarden Inc | Store data Oct 17, 2026 |
| Free plan | Not stated here (see the publisher's pricing page) | Yes, unlimited devices | Our assessment |
| Open source | No | Yes (clients and server) | Our assessment |
| Self-hosting | No | Yes | Our assessment |
| Sharing model | Vault-based, very clear | Organisations and collections, more setup | Our assessment |
| Extra security factor | Secret Key | Master password plus optional 2FA | Our assessment |
Platform, price and publisher come from store listings, last retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Other rows are our assessment. Values come from LaunchFaro's comparison notes. A cell marked Not verified has no confirmed value yet.