Bitwarden

Bitwarden (https://bitwarden.com/) is a self-hosted password manager tool. It is free to use, but does have premium paid options ideal for teams or larger organizations.

Pros: Bitwarden is open-source and auditable. It has the ability to be self-hosted for complete local control. There’s strong encryption and it supports most platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile and browser extensions). There are also features including password generation and autofill, making it a great all-in-one tool.

Cons: You do need technical knowledge prior to setting up self-hosting. Also, if you do want premium features such as password breach monitoring, then you’ll have to pay the monthly fee of $4 or $6, pending on which plan you choose.

Bitwarden is considered moderate on a scale for ease of use. The standard cloud version is definitely more user friendly than the self-hosting which requires set up effort.

KeePass

KeePass (https://keepass.info/) is a free, open-source password manager tool. They describe themselves as lightweight and easy to use.

Pros: There are no premium features that require pay, the entire site is free to use. It’s also fully locally stored, so there’s no dependency on cloud. There’s an option for plug ins, making KeePass highly customizable. There’s also a portable option available with no installation required.

Cons: The interface is extremely outdated, but if the early 2000s look is your thing, then maybe this isn’t a con. If you’d like cloud sync, it’ll have to be done manually as there’s no native option within KeePass. KeePass also lacks built-in browser integration.

KeePass is a bit more difficult to use and may be complex for beginners. But this is a great option for tech-savvy users.

Conclusion

Bitwarden is better for users looking for a balance of ease and security. KeePass is best for users who don’t mind manual configuration and thus prefer full control.

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