Bitwarden Pricing
Bitwarden is free to start, with paid plans from $1/mo — about $12/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, including a free tier. That is below the $3/mo average for password managers we track.
Bitwarden plans & prices
Every Bitwarden plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What Bitwarden costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| PremiumPopular | $1 | $3 | $12 |
| Families | $3 | $9 | $36 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Free Free | Premium $1 | Families $3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited passwords | |||
| All devices | |||
| 1GB storage | |||
| Emergency access | |||
| 6 users | |||
| Shared collections |
Which Bitwarden plan should you choose?
Trying it out → Free
Free forever. Best for testing Bitwarden before you commit budget.
On a budget → Premium ($1/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $12 a year.
Scaling up → Families ($3/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is Bitwarden good value?
Across the 4 other password managers we track, entry pricing averages $3/mo (from $3 to $3). Bitwarden is free to start, and its cheapest paid plan is $1/mo — below average.
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try Bitwarden?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bitwarden cost?+
Bitwarden is free to start, with paid plans from $1 per month, running up to $3 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total, including a free tier.
Does Bitwarden have a free plan?+
Yes. Bitwarden offers a free "Free" plan that includes Unlimited passwords, All devices. Paid plans start at $1/mo.
How much is Bitwarden per year?+
At the Premium price of $1/mo, Bitwarden costs about $12 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is Bitwarden expensive compared with other password managers?+
The 4 other password managers we track average $3/mo to start. Bitwarden's cheapest paid plan is $1/mo, which is below that average.
Are there hidden costs with Bitwarden?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.