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Bitwarden

Basic Information

  • Tool Name: Bitwarden
  • Category: Password Management
  • URL: https://bitwarden.com/
  • Description: Bitwarden is a secure password manager that helps individuals and organizations store, manage, and share passwords and sensitive data safely. It uses end-to-end encryption to protect your information.
  • Status: Active

Core Features and Compatibility

  • Core Features: Password Storage, Password Generator, End-to-End Encryption, Secure Sharing, Cross-Platform Access, Autofill Credentials, Vault Health Reports, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Password Breach Monitoring, Organization/Team Management
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android
  • Offline Functionality: ⚠️
  • Mobile Support: ✅
  • Languages Supported: 56 languages available
  • Technical Level: Beginner

Security and Privacy

  • Security Features: End-to-End Encryption, Zero-Knowledge Architecture, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Biometric Unlock, Encrypted Vault Sharing, Self-Hosted Option, Password Breach Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control, Open-Source Codebase, End-to-End Encrypted Data Export
  • Data Collection Level: Minimal
  • Security and Privacy Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⯪ (4.80)

Deployment and Technical Details

  • Deployment Architecture: A service that is hosted by a third party but can also be self-hosted.
  • License: GPL-3.0
  • Cost: Free Core

Maintenance and Support

  • Maintenance Status: Frequent updates ~ 2 every month. Development team is responsive and they address the issues request. Funding and Sponsorship. Bitwarden has funding from investors, numbers vary surrounding the amount of current investors. Raised $100M in a series C September 6th 2022. Software seems financially sustainable.
  • Community Support: ✅
  • Maintenance and Sustainability Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⯪ (4.70)

Performance and Ratings

  • Operational Functionality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⯪ (4.70)
  • Usability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⯪ (4.30)
  • Effectiveness and Reliability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5.00)
  • Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⯪ (4.69)

Documentation & Testing

  • Full Documentation: Bitwarden Documentation
  • Version Tested: v2025.3.1
  • Date Tested: 2025-03-27
  • Testing Environment: HP ZBook, Windows, 4G

Additional Information

  • Limitations and Vulnerabilities: Website provides a lot of information and users could get lost in all of it. Some features not free: Advanced 2FA, Encrypted file attachments, Emergency access, Integrated authenticator, Vault Health Reports, Priority Support
  • Additional Notes: No response

Submission Information

  • Submitted By: shawnp221
  • Submission Date: 2025-05-03
  • Last Updated: 2025-05-03