The Best Free Bitwarden AlternativesTop Password Managers & Authenticators like Bitwarden

The best free alternative to Bitwarden is KeePassXC, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Bitwarden and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Bitwarden are KeePass, Proton Pass, Proton Authenticator and LastPass.

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  1. KeePassXC icon

    KeePassXC

     614 likes

    Open-source password manager providing offline storage for passwords, notes, and attachments with AES-256 encryption, cross-platform compatibility, browser add-ons, TOTP support, compatibility with KeePass databases, a strong password generator, and no ads or trackers.

    212 KeePassXC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    KeePassXC vs Bitwarden Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    12

    KeePassXC is the best KeePass port for Linux (and perhaps MacOS). On Windows, KeePass 2 (original) is unbeatable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Oscar Sanderson
    Positive
    1

    KeePassXC is the best cross-platform Bitwarden alternative. It is open source like bitwarden but makes storing your passwords offline easy and secure. Also it is totally free!

    lesm
    Positive
    0

    I like most because I store everything in my computer not in the cloud.

    • KeePassXC is Free and Open SourceBitwarden is Freemium and Open Source
    • KeePassXC is CustomizableBitwarden is not according to our users
  2. KeePass icon

    KeePass

     1646 likes

    Free and open source password manager offering secure local storage of passwords in an encrypted database, strong AES and Twofish encryption, master key or key file access, portable version, plugin support, password generation, and optional two-factor authentication.

    242 KeePass alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Mono
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    KeePass vs Bitwarden Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    EBiForE
    3

    KeePass is not only KeePass KeePass is also KeeWeb, AuthPass, and more

    Top Negative Comment
    beyond9thousand
    5

    Useless if you can not come up with syncing solutions through various third party plugins and addons (good luck finding any updated ones). If you love wasting time and constantly copy pasting files between directories, this is your gold mine.

    Eduardo Branco
    Positive
    0

    I use it for long years. First only at windows and now android too. I sharing the same cloud database and this made my use very easy and fast. I use a very very long master pass for safety and force me to remember but if i dont, i always can take a fast look and solve the problem.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 9 comments
    • KeePass is Free and Open SourceBitwarden is Freemium and Open Source
    • KeePass is CustomizableBitwarden is not according to our users
  4. Proton Pass icon

    Proton Pass

     148 likes

    End-to-end encrypted password management and identity protection. Developed by CERN scientists as part of Proton’s services, ensuring peace of mind for millions with open-source, battle-tested encryption. Supports two-factor authentication, synced across devices.

    97 Proton Pass alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Snapcraft
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    Proton Pass vs Bitwarden Comments
    23C5DA
    Positive
    4

    It is the best alternative for BitWarden because it's cloud based, thus auto sync across devices. Open source. Privacy focused.

    While Proton has existed for very longtime. Proton Pass service is fairly new compared to BitWarden. So some feature might be lacking. UI/UX feels more modern but usability is simply okay. This is totally subjective.

    Premium feature comes free if you already have Proton Unlimited for their other services.

    Some negatives:

    • No self host option
    • More expensive
    devcrypt
    Positive
    0

    Best alternative open source to Bitwarden.

    • Proton Pass is Freemium and Open SourceBitwarden is also Freemium and Open Source
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  6. Proton Authenticator icon

    Proton Authenticator

     86 likes

    Protect your accounts with Proton Authenticator, a private and secure cross-device two-factor authentication (2FA) that works offline. Created by Proton, the creators of Proton Mail, Proton VPN, Proton Drive, and Proton Pass.

    61 Proton Authenticator alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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  7. LastPass icon

    LastPass

     1647 likes

    Password manager with unlimited storage, password generation, form filling, secure sharing, dark web monitoring, account recovery, and business tools like dashboards.

    233 LastPass alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Maxthon Cloud Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    LastPass vs Bitwarden Comments
    KazimirPodolski
    Negative
    0

    Proprietary password manager is a joke.

    Kualdir
    Negative
    2

    Security nightmare. They've had multiple breaches over the years

    aariz_a
    Positive
    0

    LastPass and other similar online password managers lock you in. They don't allow an easy import and export functionality not to mention being less private and to some degree secure compared to audited and reputable ones like KeePassXC, KeePass, and Bitwarden. And then there is Proton Pass, a newbie trying to make a mark with good features.

    • LastPass is Freemium and ProprietaryBitwarden is Freemium and Open Source
  8. Vaultwarden icon

    Vaultwarden

     53 likes

    Lightweight, self-hosted server written in Rust, fully compatible with Bitwarden clients, implements the Bitwarden server API, supports organizations, attachments, web interface, website icon API, YubiKey, Duo, and multiple two-factor authentication options.

    20 Vaultwarden alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
    Web Login
     
  10. AliasVault icon

    AliasVault

     43 likes

    End-to-end encrypted solution for managing passwords, generating alternative aliases and email addresses, encrypting data locally, and providing both built-in email and alias generation. Offers optional cloud or self-hosting, is open-source, and helps prevent online tracking.

    77 AliasVault alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Docker
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  11. KeePassDX icon

    KeePassDX

     105 likes

    KeePassDX is a material design KeePass client for managing keys and passwords in an encrypted database for your Android device.

    92 KeePassDX alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    KeePassDX vs Bitwarden Comments
    Manish Tomar
    Positive
    0

    Best password manager with best ui and security

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's FOSS & is available in F-Droid.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • KeePassDX is Free and Open SourceBitwarden is Freemium and Open Source
  12. Keepass2Android icon

    Keepass2Android

     153 likes

    Keepass2Android is an open source password manager application for Android. It reads and writes .kdbx-files, the database format used by the popular KeePass 2.x Password Safe for Windows and other desktop operating systems.

    152 Keepass2Android alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  13. PearPass icon

    PearPass

     28 likes

    Open-source password manager storing credentials only on user devices with end-to-end encryption and peer-to-peer sync, offering offline access, strong password generation, independent audits, no cloud infrastructure, full transparency, and minimal design for privacy.

    54 PearPass alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    PearPass screenshot 1
     
  14. KeePassX icon

    KeePassX

     378 likes

    KeePassX is an application for people with extremly high demands on secure personal data management. It has a light interface, is cross platform and published under the terms of the GNU General Public License.

    182 KeePassX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    KeePassX screenshot 1
     
  15. KeePassDroid icon

    KeePassDroid

     209 likes

    Offering a secure, offline Android experience, this manager supports KeePass' .kdb and .kdbx formats, ensuring compatibility with KeePass 1.x and 2.x. Report any issues on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    KeePassDroid screenshot 1
     
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