Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
BitwardenvsLastPass
Bitwarden starts at $1/mo, 67% cheaper than LastPass's $3/mo. Bitwarden is rated higher at 4.7/5 vs LastPass's 4.4/5.
Bitwardenvs LastPass
★ 4.7/5+0.3 vs LastPass
Only in Bitwarden
- ✦ Open source
- ✦ Self-hosting option
- ✦ Unlimited passwords free
✓ Free planFrom $1/mo(cheaper)10M+ users · est. 2016
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LastPassvs Bitwarden
★ 4.4/5-0.3 vs Bitwarden
Only in LastPass
- ✦ Auto-fill
- ✦ Dark web monitoring
- ✦ Security challenge
✓ Free planFrom $3/mo(pricier)33M+ users · est. 2008
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Bitwarden
4.7/5 avg
G2 Score4.7/5
Capterra Score4.8/5
G2 Rating4.7/5
LastPass
4.4/5 avg
G2 Score4.4/5
Capterra Score4.6/5
G2 Rating4.4/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Bitwarden uniquely offers Open source, Self-hosting option, Unlimited passwords free. LastPass uniquely offers Auto-fill, Dark web monitoring, Security challenge. Both share 2 features including Password generator, Browser extension.
Feature
Bitwarden
LastPass
Password generator
✓
✓
Browser extension
✓
✓
Open source
✓
✗
Self-hosting option
✓
✗
Unlimited passwords free
✓
✗
E2E encryption
✓
✗
2FA support
✓
✗
Secure sharing
✓
✗
Auto-fill
✗
✓
Dark web monitoring
✗
✓
Security challenge
✗
✓
Emergency access
✗
✓
Mobile app
✗
✓
Secure notes
✗
✓
Two factor authentication
✗
✓
Password sharing
✗
✓
Digital inheritance
✗
✓
Secure password vault
✗
✓
Advanced threat protection
✗
✓
Password strength report
✗
✓
Automated password updates
✗
✓
Biometric login support
✗
✓
Customizable security alerts
✗
✓
Encrypted file storage
✗
✓
Identity theft protection
✗
✓
Login attempt tracking
✗
✓
Multi device sync
✗
✓
One time passwords
✗
✓
Phishing detection alerts
✗
✓
Secure cloud backup
✗
✓
Total Features
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Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Bitwarden if you need:
- ✓ Open source
- ✓ Self-hosting option
- ✓ Unlimited passwords free
- ✓ E2E encryption
- ✓ 2FA support
Choose LastPass if you need:
- ✓ Auto-fill
- ✓ Dark web monitoring
- ✓ Security challenge
- ✓ Emergency access
- ✓ Mobile app
Pricing Comparison
Bitwarden starts at $1/mo, 67% cheaper than LastPass's $3/mo.
Bitwarden Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • Unlimited passwords
- • All devices
- • Open source
- • Basic 2FA
PremiumBest Value
$1/month- • Advanced 2FA
- • 1 GB encrypted storage
- • Vault health reports
Teams
$4/month- • Shared collections
- • Admin console
- • Directory sync
LastPass Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • One device type
- • Unlimited passwords
- • Password generator
PremiumBest Value
$3/month- • All devices
- • 1 GB storage
- • Priority support
- • Dark web monitoring
Families
$4/month- • 6 users
- • Shared folders
- • Family dashboard
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