1Password
Password Manager
4.7
Best UX Password ManagerVS
Bitwarden
Password Manager
4.5
Best Free Password Manager1Password wins 5 out of 7 categories we compared.
Data sources:1Password OfficialAgileBits Security White PaperG2 ReviewsApp TestingBitwarden OfficialWikipedia APISecurity Audits
Score Comparison
Multi-Factor Scores
1PasswordBitwarden
Overall Score1Password wins
1Password9.4
Bitwarden9.1
Ease of Use1Password wins
1Password9.3
Bitwarden8.5
Speed1Password wins
1Password9.4
Bitwarden9.2
PrivacyBitwarden wins
1Password9.7
Bitwarden9.9
ValueBitwarden wins
1Password8.5
Bitwarden9.9
Features1Password wins
1Password9.5
Bitwarden9.0
Mobile1Password wins
1Password9.5
Bitwarden8.8
Pricing
Cost Comparison
1Password
Starting price~£2.99/mo (Individual)
Top plan~£7.99/user/mo (Business)
Note14-day free trial
Bitwarden
Free planStarting price£0 (Free) / ~£0.83/mo (Premium)
Top plan~£3.33/user/mo (Teams)
NoteExtremely affordable at all tiers
Prices are approximate. Check official sites for current offers.
Feature Checklist
Feature-by-Feature
| Feature | 1Password | Bitwarden |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan available | — | |
| Unlimited passwords | ||
| Travel Mode | — | |
| Secure document storage | — | |
| Breach monitoring | ||
| Family sharing | — | |
| SSH key management | ||
| Open source | — | — |
| 100% open source | — | |
| Self-hosting option | — | |
| Secure sharing | — |
1Password
Password Manager
What you'll love
- Most polished UX of any password manager
- Travel Mode hides sensitive vaults at border crossings
- Excellent team and family sharing features
- Watchtower monitors for breached passwords
What could be better
- No free plan – trial only
- More expensive than Bitwarden
- Some advanced features require Business plan
Trust score
96%
Bitwarden
Password Manager
What you'll love
- 100% open-source – fully auditable code
- Generous free plan with unlimited devices
- End-to-end encrypted with zero-knowledge model
- Can self-host for complete data control
What could be better
- Interface is less polished than 1Password
- Setup can be more technical
- No Travel Mode
Trust score
98%
Best For
Who Should Choose Which?
Choose 1Password if you are…
Individuals wanting best UX
Families
Business teams
Choose Bitwarden if you are…
Privacy-first users
Developers & tech-savvy users
Budget-conscious users
1Password at a glance
Founded2006
Users15M+
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux
Trust score96%
Bitwarden at a glance
Founded2015
Users1M+ premium, many more free
PlatformsAll platforms
Trust score98%
Final Verdict
1Password wins this comparison
1Password outperforms Bitwarden across 5 of 7 compared categories. It is our "Best UX Password Manager" pick.