Passwords · Head to head
Bitwarden vs Keeper: which is better?
Short answer
Bitwarden costs less in the first year ($19.80 vs $42.99). Pick Bitwarden for open-source password manager, free tier; pick Keeper for security-focused password manager.
| Fact | Bitwarden | Keeper | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Open-source password manager, free tier | Security-focused password manager | — |
| Free plan | Yes, unlimited basic password management | Yes, Keeper Free: 10 records, 1 mobile device | Tie |
| Entry plan | Premium: $1.65 / mo | Keeper Unlimited: $42.99 / yr | Bitwarden |
| Mid plan | Families: $3.99 / mo | Keeper Family: $91.99 / yr | Bitwarden |
| Top plan | Families: $3.99 / mo | Keeper Family: $91.99 / yr | Bitwarden |
| 1st year | $19.80 | $42.99 | Bitwarden |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, CLI | Web, iOS | Bitwarden |
Edge = the better published number or limit; we do not test the tools hands-on.
Which is cheaper, Bitwarden or Keeper?
Bitwarden costs less in the first year ($19.80 vs $42.99).
| 1st year | Bitwarden | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $19.80 | $42.99 |
| Mid | $47.88 | $91.99 |
| Top | $47.88 | $91.99 |
Which has the better free plan, Bitwarden or Keeper?
Neither stands out: Bitwarden: Yes, unlimited basic password management; Keeper: Yes, Keeper Free: 10 records, 1 mobile device.
Should you pick Bitwarden or Keeper?
Pick Bitwarden if
- you want open-source password manager, free tier
- the free plan is enough (unlimited basic password management)
Pick Keeper if
- you want security-focused password manager
- the free plan is enough (Keeper Free: 10 records, 1 mobile device)
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Bitwarden pricing | bitwarden.com/pricing/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Keeper pricing | keepersecurity.com/personal.html | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare