Bitwarden

Bitwarden
Original author(s)Kyle Spearrin
Developer(s)Bitwarden Inc.
Initial releaseAugust 10, 2016 (2016-08-10)
Stable release(s) [±]
Android2024.4.2 / May 3, 2024; 4 months ago (2024-05-03)[1]
iOS2024.4.2 / May 3, 2024; 4 months ago (2024-05-03)[2]
Desktop2024.4.1 / April 12, 2024; 4 months ago (2024-04-12)[3]
Command-Line Interface2024.3.1 / April 8, 2024; 4 months ago (2024-04-08)[4]
Browser2024.4.1 / April 12, 2023; 16 months ago (2023-04-12)[5]
Server2024.4.2 / May 1, 2024; 4 months ago (2024-05-01)[6]
Repositorygithub.com/bitwarden
Written inTypeScript, C#, and Rust
Operating systemLinux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS
Available inMultilingual
TypePassword manager
LicenseServer: AGPL-3.0-only[7]
Clients: GPL-3.0-only[7]
Some modules: Proprietary[7][8]
Websitebitwarden.com


Bitwarden is a freemium open-source password management service that is used to store sensitive information, such as website credentials, in an encrypted vault. The platform hosts multiple client applications, including a web interface, desktop applications, browser extensions, mobile apps, and a command-line interface.[9] The platform offers a free US or European cloud-hosted service as well as the ability to self-host.[10][11][12]

Desktop applications are available for Windows, MacOS, and Linux.[13] Browser extensions include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, Vivaldi, Arc, Brave and Tor.[13] Mobile apps for Android, iPhone, and iPad are available.[13]

Client functionalities include 2FA login, passwordless login, biometric unlock, passkey management, a random password generator, a password strength testing tool, login/form/app autofill, the ability to sync across unlimited platforms and devices, storage of an unlimited number of items, and storing a variety of information including credit card.

  1. ^ "Bitwarden Password Manager - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com.
  2. ^ "‎Bitwarden Password Manager". App Store.
  3. ^ Releases · bitwarden/desktop · GitHub, Bitwarden
  4. ^ Releases · bitwarden/cli · GitHub, Bitwarden
  5. ^ Releases · bitwarden/browser · GitHub, Bitwarden
  6. ^ Releases · bitwarden/server · GitHub, Bitwarden
  7. ^ a b c "LICENSE_FAQ.md". GitHub. 22 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Bitwarden License Agreement". GitHub. 22 November 2021.
  9. ^ Wallen, Jack (31 May 2018). "How to install and use the Bitwarden command line password manager". TechRepublic.
  10. ^ "Bitwarden password manager review". TechRadar. 2 November 2022. Archived from the original on 8 September 2022.
  11. ^ "How to migrate your Bitwarden vaults from US to EU storage". ghacks.net. 27 July 2023. Archived from the original on 27 July 2023.
  12. ^ "Server Geographies". Bitwarden. Archived from the original on 26 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  13. ^ a b c "Bitwarden Review: The Best Free Password Manager for 2022". CNet. 1 May 2022. Archived from the original on 7 September 2022.