Head-to-head
Bitwarden vs NordPass
The open source favorite against the modern challenger from Nord Security: free power or paid polish?
Our pick
Free
BitwardenBitwarden Inc.
Bitwarden
Open source, audited, and the best free plan around.
Our picks
NordPassNord Security
NordPass
A modern manager from the NordVPN team, sharply priced.
BitwardenNordPass
Our score4.7 / 54.4 / 5
PriceFreeFree
Free plan
Best forAlmost everyoneBudget-conscious users
CategoryFree & open sourceTop picks
ProviderBitwarden Inc.Nord Security
Our verdict
NordPass feels slicker and is dirt cheap on a two-year plan, with a handy breach scanner. But Bitwarden wins: its free tier does more than NordPass Free (which only stays signed in on one device at a time), the code is open source, and the $10-a-year premium upgrade is the best deal on the market. NordPass is a fine runner-up; Bitwarden remains the benchmark.
“The free plan does everything most people need, the code is open source, and the audits are public. Our first recommendation for almost everyone.”Editorial team, on Bitwarden
“Modern, fast apps, and on a two-year plan one of the lowest prices among the paid managers. A solid middle road between free and premium.”Editorial team, on NordPass