1. Security & Encryption

A good password manager protects your sensitive data from unauthorized access. We compared each password manager based on its security features, such as whether it uses two-factor authentication or end-to-end encryption to prevent hackers from accessing your private information. We also tested each tool to determine how well it performs when it comes to generating secure passwords. While some password managers allow you to use easy-to-guess passwords that put your data at risk, others offer added protection by requiring you to create strong passwords.

2. App Compatibility

With so many browsers and mobile devices on the market, it’s important for a password manager to be compatible with many platforms. We tested each tool to determine if it’s compatible with some of the most common mobile and desktop platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, and MacOS. We also tested these password managers to determine if they’re compatible with Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and other internet browsers.

Bitwarden Master Password Length

3. Usability and Ease of Use

Bitwarden Master Password Requirements

We compared the password managers based on their usability and tested both tools to determine if they support biometric logins. Biometric authentication adds an extra layer of protection by requiring you to provide a fingerprint or some other unique characteristic when you attempt to log in to a website or mobile app. This form of authentication is more secure than other methods because biometric credentials are difficult to replicate. Biometric authentication enhances security, and it makes it easier to log in to your accounts.

Bitwarden is an open-source password manager that stores all your credentials in an encrypted vault, protected by a master password. It offers easy to use apps for desktop and mobile, including web and command-line interfaces. You can use it cloud-hosted on their Microsoft Azure servers or stored within your network. Bitwardenrs appears to also do this since August. Gebangfeng mentioned this issue Dec 22, 2020 Google browser extension login prompts for invalid master password. As described in the Your Master Password article, Bitwarden has no knowledge of, way to retrieve, or way to reset your Master Password. If you’ve already lost your Master Password, there is unfortunately no way for the team to recover the account or the data therein. You will need to. Same thing happen to me today, I can't login to bitwarden using master password on my Windows 10 desktop (Chrome extension), and my Windows 7 laptop (Firefox extension). I also tried the bitwarden website login with no luck. I still have access to my Bitwarden on my Android phone via biometric.

4. Password Sharing

If you plan to purchase a password manager for your family members or employees, you’ll want a tool that makes it easy to share passwords with the people you trust. We tested each password manager to determine how easy it is to share passwords for streaming services, online banking, and other shared accounts.

5. Price

A good password manager combines the features you need with a price you can afford. We compared both tools based on their pricing levels and the number of users included in each tier.