Bitwarden
A password manager with open code and a free tier.
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What it is
A password manager with a free personal plan, apps on every platform and an option to self-host the server.
Good for
Anyone who wants a password manager that is audited in the open and costs little or nothing.
The catch
The licensing is mixed: parts are open source, some features sit under a separate Bitwarden license. Premium features are a paid add-on, so the real saving is smaller than the price tag suggests.
Facts checked on 12 October 2026. We have not yet run a hands-on test of this tool. When we do, it gets a "Tested" mark here. Approximate US list prices for an individual plan, from third-party price trackers checked on 12 Oct 2026. Monthly billing where it exists. Regions, taxes and promotions change them. Confirm at the vendor before you decide.
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