1Password vs Bitwarden
Both are zero-knowledge, well-audited and cross-platform. The real trade-off is polish versus price: 1Password's interface and family features are more refined, while Bitwarden's free plan and open-source code are unmatched at its price point.
| 1Password | Bitwarden | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.2/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Price | From $2.99/mo | Free — $10/yr Premium |
| Free plan | No free plan (14-day trial) | Yes, unlimited |
| Open-source | No | Yes |
| Zero-knowledge | Yes | Yes |
| Family plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Win / Mac / Linux / iOS / Android / Browser | Win / Mac / Linux / iOS / Android / Browser |
Our Take
Pick 1Password if you want the most polished day-to-day experience and don’t mind paying from day one. Pick Bitwarden if budget matters or you want to verify the code yourself — its free tier alone rivals paid competitors elsewhere on this list.