Bitwarden app

Bitwarden v2022

Open-source password manager that stores logins in an AES-256 encrypted vault, syncs across all devices, and supports optional self-hosting.

Updated August 3, 2022
Free · Freeware
12,270 downloads
0.3 MB
5.0
Excellent 1 user ratings
Listed in our directory since 2025
Official download source: bitwarden.com
Reviewed by MooSoft Editorial
Last updated May 18, 2026

Overview

Bitwarden is an application that keeps and organizes your passwords in a single safe location. It assists you in monitoring the log in information without having to memorize them. Bitwarden allows you to save usernames, passwords, secure notes, and other confidential information. Your information is encrypted in the app. You may open your vault on your phone, computer, or in a web browser.

You may manually add new items to your vault or allow the app to save them as you log in to websites. Bitwarden automatically fills in your log in details when you access saved websites. It is also possible to sort your passwords in folders or tag them. This facilitates easy search of what you want, particularly when you have numerous entries. It is also possible to search your vault with the help of the inbuilt search bar.

Bitwarden can be logged in with a master password. This is the only password that opens your whole vault. You may also activate two-step log in to be more secure. Bitwarden encrypts everything you have before it goes out of your device. Your vault contents are only visible to you and nobody, including Bitwarden, can read them. You are also able to create strong passwords within the app when creating new accounts.

Bitwarden is cross-platform and supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. You may also install browser extensions to make logins even quicker. Once you log in, the app will sync your data on all your devices. There is also an option to export or back up your vault in case you want to have a copy. To access in common, you can make collections and share them with other users within your organization or team.

Bitwarden is easy to navigate. Your vault items are displayed in a list or folder view in the interface. Each item can be viewed or edited by a tap or a click. The app also indicates the last time you updated each entry. In case you forget your master password, the recovery options would vary depending on the way you configured your account.

Nevertheless, Bitwarden cannot be used offline during the synchronization of changes across devices. Other features are paid, including emergency access or advanced sharing tools. You should configure security options properly not to lose your access to your vault. The application is good when you are familiar with the basic functions of a password manager.

Key Features

  • Encrypted vault for passwords, cards, and identities
  • Sync across desktop, mobile, and browsers
  • Password and passphrase generator
  • Browser auto-fill via extensions
  • Two-step login with authenticator apps and hardware keys
  • Encrypted text and file sharing through Send
  • Vault health and data-breach reports
What We Liked
  • Free tier includes unlimited passwords and sync across unlimited devices
  • Client and server source code published under open-source licenses
  • Vault data encrypted with AES-256 and PBKDF2 or Argon2 key derivation
  • Apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and major browsers
  • Optional self-hosting for full control of the vault server
What Could Be Better
  • Desktop app offers fewer organization tools than some competitors
  • Built-in password generator lacks fine-grained pattern rules
  • Self-hosting requires Docker knowledge and ongoing maintenance
  • Hardware-key two-step login requires a paid plan; free 2FA is email or app-based

System Requirements

Minimum
OS Windows 10 64-bit, macOS 11, Linux 64-bit
CPU 64-bit processor
RAM 2 GB
Storage 200 MB

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