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1Password vs Bitwarden

1Password is a paid password manager [S1]. Bitwarden's server code is on GitHub under the GNU AGPL v3.0 or the Bitwarden License v1.0 [S2]. We checked every figure on this page against the vendors' own pages on 16 Oct 2026. Prices on this page are as of that date.

1Password vs Bitwarden at a glance

1Password and Bitwarden compared, from the vendors' own pages and the GitHub API
1PasswordBitwarden server
LicenseNot documented on the pages we readAGPL v3.0 by default, with parts under the Bitwarden License v1.0 [S2]; recorded on Forkshelf as AGPL-3.0-only, open core [S4]
Individual priceUS$3.99 a month, regular price [S1]Not documented on the pages we read
Family priceUS$5.99 a month, regular price [S1]Not documented on the pages we read
GitHub starsNot applicable in our reading20,595 on 8 Nov 2026 [S3]
Last code pushNot applicable in our reading8 Nov 2026 [S3]

What is Bitwarden server?

Bitwarden's server code is on GitHub at bitwarden/server. Its LICENSE.txt says the code "is covered by one of two licenses" [S2]. They are "the GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL) v3.0" and "the Bitwarden License v1.0" [S2]. It adds: "The default license throughout the repository is AGPL v3.0" [S2]. Forkshelf records it as AGPL-3.0-only with an "Open core" note [S4]. The repo had 20,595 stars on 8 Nov 2026 [S3]. It is not archived, and the last push was on 8 Nov 2026 [S3].

1Password vs Bitwarden pricing

1Password says: "Regular prices are $3.99 per month for Individual and $5.99 per month for Families." [S1] New customers who subscribe directly can get a promotion. During it, the Individual plan costs US$2.99 a month with annual billing [S1]. The regular Individual price is US$3.99 a month [S1].

Bitwarden's server code is available under AGPL v3.0 by default [S2]. Bitwarden's paid plans are not documented on the pages we read.

1Password is the better fit when

  • You want a listed monthly price for an individual or a family [S1].
  • You are a new customer and can use the current Individual promotion [S1].

Bitwarden is the better fit when

  • You want the server code, by default, under the GNU AGPL v3.0 [S2].
  • You want a project with recent activity. The repo had a push on 8 Nov 2026 [S3].

Other 1Password alternatives

Forkshelf lists 45 tools with open-source alternatives. See the 1Password alternatives page for the open-source options we list for 1Password.

FAQ

How much does 1Password cost?
The regular price is US$3.99 a month for Individual and US$5.99 a month for Families [S1]. New customers can get Individual at US$2.99 a month with annual billing during the current promotion [S1].

Is Bitwarden open source?
Its server code is AGPL v3.0 by default, with some parts under the Bitwarden License v1.0 [S2]. Forkshelf marks it as open core [S4].

How many GitHub stars does Bitwarden server have?
20,595 on 8 Nov 2026 [S3].

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