Bitwarden
freemium · open sourceAn open-source password manager with polished apps on every platform and a free tier that covers unlimited passwords and devices. Your vault is encrypted on your device before it syncs, so the company cannot read it. You still depend on Bitwarden's cloud for sync, though the open server code means you can move to self-hosting later.
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Your vault is encrypted client-side, but you rely on Bitwarden's cloud for sync and on its servers shipping honest web-client code.
Facts
- Website: bitwarden.com
- Source: github.com/bitwarden
- Platforms: web, macos, windows, linux, ios, android
- Self-hostable: yes
- Last updated: 2026-06-12
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