Bitwarden Reviews

I use the solution for personal use. If I need to share a password with someone, I send a link to the password instead of sharing it through social media, and they save it in their Bitwarden.

Having all the passwords in one place is helpful.

Being able to store all my passwords is valuable.

The product must be a bit more unified and refined. Features like syncing between devices must be a bit more refined, like 1Password. We have to click on the extension or right-click on the page to load the password.

I have been using the solution for the last three years. I'm using the self-hosted version.

I rate the tool’s stability a ten out of ten. I never had issues with it. If I ever had issues, it was because I blocked something in the configuration.

We have one server, and all the clients connect to it. The scalability depends on how big the database would be. Bitwarden is planning to launch a unified version, which would be more simplified. At the moment, the setup is quite complex. Once it is released to the public, I think it will improve things a lot. It will make the solution bigger and more scalable. Bitwarden is more suitable for small businesses.

The internet is full of forums. The product also has a fantastic technical recommendation page. We can find everything easily.

Positive

We also use 1Password. 1Password is available like a small window. We can just load it up. It is really fast. 1Password has enterprise features and a lot more visibility and control for admins to secure things a bit more. I have also used LastPass and NordPass.

I lost trust in LastPass after we had multiple breaches, so I didn't want to keep my passwords in there. NordPass was limited. It was so hard to use. We could have only one device in sync with the free account. We could not use the platform manager on more than one device at the same time. I chose Bitwarden because I really enjoyed the idea of having the option to store my passwords and information there. I don't have to rely on any other tool.

The initial deployment can be challenging the first time. I had to do a few deployments until I was completely sure it was okay.

It is an open-source tool.

I have recommended the solution even to non-technical people. They had a pretty easy time with it. It’s a really easy solution, even for a new user. The tool is pretty perfect, but I would like to see more features. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.

If it's anything to do with security, I've always preferred OpenSource first.

When it comes to a long history, I've been working online for, like, 30 years. The original sort of app one would use for these sorts of things was called KeePass. You'd have a data file of your passwords in that, and then you would share it on a file server. 

My main use case started from working with other web developers, system administrators, and software developers. We would always need to share credentials for the logins and systems that we managed. As time passed and it became obvious that many people weren't good at managing passwords, and everyone was reusing the same password for everything.

In the old days, people had very few logins. They'd have an email login, and that was about it. But as time went on, web apps emerged, which all required a login. Most people would reuse the same email address and password, but software developers wouldn't because they'd use KeePass.

When you place the file on a file server, only one person can have the file open at any one time. So you'd have to call or message each other to say, "Can you close the password file? Because I need to open it." That was the original way it was done. Many companies and people just kept their passwords in spreadsheets.

As time went by, things like Google Suite, now known as Google Workspace, came out. We found the first software-as-a-service solution for those things because Microsoft was still on-premise. They hadn't fully transitioned to the cloud. 

We then adopted LastPass, a well-known software, as a service password manager. Over the years, it became somewhat bloated and clunky, but it was the one we all moved to. Bitwarden didn't exist then. But as we moved our operations into the cloud, using platforms like Google Drive and Amazon Web Services, we wanted to ensure our data wasn't trapped with any one provider.

The EU introduced rules, like the GDPR, to ensure data portability. Some apps, like LastPass, weren't making migrations easy. So when choosing an app, we considered: Is it open source? Can we host it ourselves? Is the data portable? Can it move in and out without being too tight for any proprietary data structure? Will it be fast and light? Bitwarden quickly checked every box. It offered extensions for every browser, worked on all platforms, and could be self-hosted or used as a SaaS. It didn't lock you in with proprietary data structures.

Bitwarden lets you use it how you want to use it and doesn't lock you in. It gives you just what you need, and nothing you don't, and it's simple. 

The CEO of the group I set it up with said every time he gets a new computer, Bitwarden is the first thing he installs. Without it, you can't set up anything else. It's become mission-critical for portability between browsers, computers, and team members. Plus, you've got the permissions management for different team members and the ability to hide passwords, though that's more obscure than truly secure. 

It's open source, fast, light, and simple. It does its job, and it does it great.

Of all the things in technology that are always failing, breaking, changing, or difficult to use, Bitwarden is very constant and simple. It's a reliable constant. That's all anyone wants now: reliability.

You can always rely on it.

I've found something else that is extremely valuable. Bitwarden refers to it as "emergency access". It's essentially a digital legacy where you can assign approved users who can request access. If you don't decline within a certain timeframe, they can access it in case you're incapacitated or deceased. When I last checked, only a few services offered this feature. Bitwarden had the simplest and best implementation.

So, everyone, including our families, should be informed about this due to the potential difficulties they might face if we pass away or are hospitalized. The speed and convenience it offers contrast sharply with the slowness and inconvenience of not having it.

It's essential because of the value your password manager contains. I recently had an issue with a friend who lost her husband. She wanted to access his iPad to see photos. It's such a difficult situation. But there's the emergency access system. For such a small price, the benefits it provides are priceless. No other product offers this feature at the same price point. It's only $10 a year for an individual and includes the emergency access feature.

I often use another password manager as well to keep my passwords separate, ensuring redundancy. But one simple thing Bitwarden could improve is providing an option to duplicate credentials. Often, you're creating many sets of credentials for the same thing. 

If they all have the same information, notes, login, collection, and naming - all you're changing is the password. The ability to duplicate credential records quickly would be a big win. It doesn't do that right now.

A feature I appreciate in another app, EndPass, is a shortcut that opens a mini window for quick access to credentials. Bitwarden could benefit from something like this, in addition to duplicating credentials.

Other functionalities like team management and collections in Bitwarden are already simple. It doesn't need much more. We appreciate the simplicity and slow evolution rather than being overwhelmed with unnecessary features. It doesn't need to be pretty, just functional and accessible. And accessibility is crucial. If you're deploying to many people resistant to change, accessibility can be an objection. When someone claims they can't use a tool because of an accessibility issue, you're faced with a compliance challenge.

Bitwarden does well in this regard. Still, accessibility should never be overlooked in favor of features. As you add more features, you potentially increase complexity and risk.

I have been using it since it was invented. So, it has been a long time. It has been seven years. 

I'm using the self-hosted version. It's not quite the same as the software-as-a-service version that Bitwarden offers on its website.

I would rate the stability a ten out of ten. Absolutely zero failure.

I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten. I would be comfortable implementing it in any organization, regardless of size or security level. At scale, some adjustments might be needed, but it's my go-to recommendation for everyone. 

You can add thousands of users, but you might have to work closely with the people implementing it to look at the work involved and how they set it up and roll it out. 

At that level of enterprise services, it's a completely different department. You'd need dedicated account managers connected directly to the developers. They'd have a lot of sway in getting features implemented. When you're rolling out to thousands, you don't have time to change strategies. You need a partner that will adapt to solve any problem. If you're deploying to such a large user base and hit a snag, it's in everyone's interest to resolve the issue, especially with mass data handling processes and interfaces.

So, it's crucial to address any problems swiftly when deploying to a large number of users.

I never needed support. The product provides very good documentation. 

LastPass and 1Password. Personally, I used Enpass. But there's just no competition with Bitwarden.

I switched to BitWarden because LastPass is proprietary. It has a terrible interface, slows down the browser, and has very slow responsiveness when you want to populate credentials or edit them. They've even had security breaches. I don't think creating secure password managers without having them open source is possible. 

We do self-hosted, so there's more to work with. So, the initial setup is very straightforward.

We use a service manager called Cloudron, and then you can fire up as many instances as you want very quickly. Once you've created your instances, it's an identical process to the software as a service version.

The time taken for deployment depends on how many users you have. 

Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten. It is my favorite. 

For corporate and enterprise, there's no faster, simpler, easier solution for the users. It works for individuals, families, and enterprises at scale. It's available on every browser and every platform. It doesn't force you to work its way. It works the way you work.

In our organization, we use Bitwarden for managing product credentials. Bitwarden's collection feature enables us to securely create and store credentials, and we can easily provide team members with access to the relevant collections. Our experience has been positive, and it has become an effective solution for our credential management needs.

We encountered a challenge when it came to sharing access with clients who were using our product for different organizations. I came across Bitwarden's "send" option, which I found to be highly impressive. This feature allows us to securely share information with individuals, whether they have a Bitwarden account or are using a personal one. With this option, we can input the necessary secrets and generate a link, which recipients can then use to access the information. 

We faced an issue when attempting to enable logging for the Bitwarden application within our open-source software tool. Many users expressed their dissatisfaction with this limitation. As a solution, I recommended using Bitwarden online via a web browser, which facilitates the process. It would be ideal if the application could be seamlessly integrated into our open-source software, especially for the purpose of enabling straightforward logging.

We have been using it for more than one year.

We didn't encounter any issues with the stability. Our primary mode of use involves the extension on Firefox's website. It is worth noting that this extension may not be compatible with certain browsers like Brave or Safari. It predominantly works seamlessly with Chrome and Firefox. We rely on pop-ups for accessing credentials, and so far, we haven't experienced any disruptions or issues. I would rate it nine out of ten.

I would rate the scalability features eight out of ten.

I played a role in facilitating the initial setup of Bitwarden accounts within my organization, which involved a three-step process, including inviting, accepting, and confirming access. Some of us have primary access, and we initiated the setup to ensure a smooth working experience. The setup process wasn't overly complex or specific.

We didn't go through a deployment process. We simply subscribed to the paid subscription and started using it.

In our region, it comes at an affordable price.

I would advise to simply navigate through the console and employ the extension, as it significantly accelerates the login process. This extension allows us to log in within a matter of seconds, primarily by utilizing the information located at the top end of the article. The streamlined approach proves highly beneficial, especially when logging into the domain associated with the sales company. By leveraging domain-based access, the credentials are automatically recognized, minimizing the need for manual input. Some users had an issue with forgetting their master passwords for logging in. The primary challenge is that the larger system doesn't offer support for the "forgot password" feature, and new passwords are automatically generated. In such cases where users forget their passwords, we are required to initiate the setup process from scratch. This is something we need to address before implementing the SolarWinds open tool.
I would rate it eight out of ten.

We use Bitwarden as our password manager to enhance security. Instead of storing passwords in an Excel file or within the browser, each user is encouraged to use it to manage their multiple passwords.

As the head of operations engineering, I consider the use of it for secure password management to be of utmost importance. A reliable password manager is a critical tool in my role.

I find two key features to be highly valuable. Firstly, its ability to suggest stronger passwords when the existing ones are weak. Secondly, the feature that alerts me when a password is repeated. Both are equally important. Given the numerous passwords we manage and the size of our team, this functionality is incredibly beneficial to us, and we are quite pleased with it.

It would be beneficial to incorporate additional automated features into it, such as the ability to automatically discover and integrate with various applications or systems like Kubernetes. Enhancing the tool by including additional security variables would be a valuable improvement.

I have been using it for more than two years.

It is a stable solution. We did not face any problem with it.

It has proven to be quite effective for our team of around twenty people. Our focus isn't necessarily on scaling up; rather, we've organized ourselves into multiple entities within the solution. Some individuals even use it for their personal needs alongside their professional usage. We have set up separate organizations for different teams like DevOps, network, DB, and infrastructure. Each team has its dedicated organization within Bitwarden. Some of us, including myself, even utilize it for personal purposes, in addition to managing our professional information.

My decision to start using a password manager dates back about three years ago. I can not recall all the applications I evaluated at that time, but I distinctly remember considering different vendors and Bitwarden. Ultimately, I chose Bitwarden. One standout feature that influenced my decision was its user-friendly password management hierarchy within each system. Previously, we had a system for saving passwords, but it was less intuitive for our users and stored passwords on an IT server. 

The deployment process was straightforward, taking just one week, and I managed it by myself.

I use a free version and it works well for me.

It is an excellent password manager solution, especially for technical teams. Its integration capabilities and versatility, like the ability to securely save passwords and other critical information, make it incredibly useful. The ease of deployment and user-friendly interface ensure a seamless experience without any significant challenges. Integrating it into our workflow has been a positive experience, and I believe it's a valuable asset for any technical team in an organization. I would rate it nine out of ten.

I use it to log in to my private websites, accounts, and banking information.

The app easily shows the password when I go to any application. I can simply click and all the information is filled in.

So, I like the ease of use. 

I also like the vault health reports. But I haven't deployed Bitwarden on the business side yet, so I don't use any reporting features on my personal devices.

The functionality to fully utilize passkeys could be improved. The last time I spoke to support, they said the development team was working on it. So far, it's working okay on my personal devices.

I would like to log in with a master account using a passkey, that would be easy. The product is really great. I just miss the functionality to log in to Bitwarden using a passkey.

I have been using it for two years. It's really good. 

It is a real stable product. I would rate the stability a ten out of ten. 

The migration from another provider to Bitwarden, including the vault, data, and passwords, was really good.

It seems scalable. I have an enterprise account that I am getting ready to set up and test.

The customer service and support are good. 

The technician is on time and the follow-up is amazing.

Positive

I have use other products like 1Password. 

As an IT professional, the ease of deployment is a big difference. And as a user, the user interface is really easy. That's my point of view.

The initial setup is really easy. Anybody can deploy it. 

It can be deployed at the enterprise level. 

I would rate my experience with the initial setup a ten out of ten, with ten being the easiest. It is really good and easy, compared to other products. 

I will deploy it to the security team, about 50 people.

I have only deployed it to myself. I'm fully testing the product first.

ROI is in terms of the security that it provides. With that security, we don't have to invest in any extra security products. That's the only way that I can see the return.

The product is not costly. I pay $10 per month. 

I use the basic plan, so I don't need the higher plan with more compliance features.

I would recommend it a hundred percent. I have no reason not to recommend it.

Overall, I would rate the product a ten out of ten. 

The solution is our main password manager. We manage our passwords, secrets, and keys.

The product has a very friendly community. It respects customers’ ideas.

The product could be cheaper.

My organization has been using the solution for about two years.

The tool is very stable.

The tool is installed on our server. So, the scalability depends on the availability of our server. We use the tool well. It is available and dependable. As a small company, it completely supports our needs. We never had a chance to scale it, though. About 200 people are using the solution in our company.

I have Bitwarden’s premium membership. When I contacted the support team, the support personnel were very friendly. They supported me in a very short time.

Positive

We used KeePass. We switched to Bitwarden because we wanted to share our passwords. The ability to share passwords is one of the best features of Bitwarden. We use Bitwarden because it is the best solution.

The initial setup was very easy.

The tool is moderately priced. It is between cheap and expensive.

I reviewed some other tools due to price concerns. However, Bitwarden is a good product for its price.

I recommend the product to all my family, friends, and co-workers to protect passwords. Overall, I rate the product a ten out of ten.

It helps me see all of my critical passwords, like my user account and my bank details. This is very critical, and we don't want to share them with somebody else. 

It's very simple. 

It is open source and the premium package is reasonable. 

We can also use this solution anywhere. They provide a mobile app as well which is really good. The only thing is that you need to know your ID and password to remove your accounts, ID, and passwords, and your OTP after using it. 

Across the world, people are trying to seize their credentials. This is why I believe everyone should have this option. It also saves my company IDs and Passwords.

The solution should be made more secure as it has the banking sector and assets saved.

I have been working with Bitwarden since 2018. 

It is a stable solution. 

It is a scalable solution. 

The initial setup is straightforward.

The solution is reasonably priced.

Bitwarden is much better than other password managers. Even when I have information in another system, I can import that information from one node manager to another. I don't need to manually copy and paste or enter credentials. 

It is a good product. One just needs to set reminders.

I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.