Home › Passwords & security › Bitwarden
Bitwarden
By Bitwarden Inc. · bitwarden.com
4,3 Very good
The open-source standard among password managers with low prices and a selectable EU region for data storage. The company being American means the CLOUD Act applies regardless of where the data is stored – to avoid it entirely you have to self-host.
Best for: Cost-conscious small businesses that want open source and the option to self-host
Pros
- Open source with annual third-party audits
- EU server region can be selected at registration
- ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3
- Very cost-effective: Teams from approx. SEK 40/user, free for personal use
- Can be self-hosted entirely on own servers
Cons
- American company covered by the CLOUD Act even with EU storage
- Interface is less polished than 1Password
- Support mainly in English
Quick facts
| Price | Freemium |
|---|---|
| Origin | Outside EU (Bitwarden Inc.) |
| Categories | Passwords & security |
| EU data storage | Yes |
| GDPR terms (DPA) | Yes |
Certifications
ISO 27001SOC 2
Source: vendor trust center →
Sources & evidence
Claims about data storage, jurisdiction and compliance should be verifiable. Here is the evidence behind the statements above:
- Bitwarden – Is Bitwarden audited? (covers ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 3 and annual third-party audits) →
- Bitwarden – Server geographies (covers selectable EU region at registration) →
- Bitwarden – Business pricing (covers Teams USD 4/user/month, free personal account and self-hosting) →