{"id":190722,"date":"2021-02-27T11:00:58","date_gmt":"2021-02-27T08:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/bitwarden-is-the-best-free-alternative-to-lastpass\/"},"modified":"2021-02-27T11:00:58","modified_gmt":"2021-02-27T08:00:58","slug":"bitwarden-is-the-best-free-alternative-to-lastpass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bitwarden-is-the-best-free-alternative-to-lastpass\/","title":{"rendered":"#Bitwarden Is the Best Free Alternative to LastPass"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af11dc79ca48\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af11dc79ca48\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bitwarden-is-the-best-free-alternative-to-lastpass\/#Bitwardens_Free_Plan_Offers_Cross-Device_Support\" >Bitwarden\u2019s Free Plan Offers Cross-Device Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bitwarden-is-the-best-free-alternative-to-lastpass\/#Bitwarden_Is_Available_on_All_Platforms_Natively\" >Bitwarden Is Available on All Platforms Natively<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bitwarden-is-the-best-free-alternative-to-lastpass\/#Bitwarden_Has_a_Super-Fast_Auto-Login_Feature\" >Bitwarden Has a Super-Fast Auto-Login Feature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bitwarden-is-the-best-free-alternative-to-lastpass\/#Bitwarden_Is_Open-Source\" >Bitwarden Is Open-Source<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bitwarden-is-the-best-free-alternative-to-lastpass\/#Bitwardens_Premium_Plan_Is_Quite_Cheap\" >Bitwarden\u2019s Premium Plan Is Quite Cheap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bitwarden-is-the-best-free-alternative-to-lastpass\/#Making_the_Switch_to_Bitwarden_Is_Quite_Easy\" >Making the Switch to Bitwarden Is Quite Easy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Bitwarden Is the Best Free Alternative to LastPass&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-715526 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/bitwarden-app-store-listing-on-an-iphone.jpg\" alt=\"LastPass User Switching to Bitwarden, The Best Free LastPass Alternative\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/stavropol-russian-federation-july-1-2019-1449117458\" data-credittext=\"igor moskalenko\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/stavropol-russian-federation-july-1-2019-1449117458\">igor moskalenko\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>LastPass is a veteran in the password management industry. It\u2019s dependable and easy to use. But <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/71178\/lastpass-free-users-will-have-to-choose-between-desktop-and-mobile-next-month\/\">LastPass\u2019s free plan<\/a> doesn\u2019t support cross-device sync. If you\u2019re looking for a free LastPass alternative, Bitwarden might be the best option. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lastpass.com\/\">LastPass<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bitwarden.com\/\">Bitwarden<\/a> is the new kid on the block. While LastPass is flashy, Bitwarden is understated and utilitarian. That said, Bitwarden gets a lot of things right, from its feature-rich Free plan to its reasonably priced Premium and Family plans, all while offering best-in-class security.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitwardens_Free_Plan_Offers_Cross-Device_Support\"><\/span>Bitwarden\u2019s Free Plan Offers Cross-Device Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-714542 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bitwarden-Apps-on-Desktop-and-Mobile.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"460\" data-credittext=\"Bitwarden\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Bitwarden<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Starting on March 16, 2021, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.logmeininc.com\/lastpass\/help\/what-can-i-expect-to-change-for-lastpass-free-on-march-16-2021\">LastPass changed how its free plan works<\/a>. LastPass Free plan users will no longer have access to the cross-device sync support. This means that passwords will only be available on a single device and won\u2019t sync between your desktop and mobile clients. To get access to the cross-sync feature, users will need to upgrade to the $3\/month LastPass Premium plan.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Bitwarden offers cross-device sync support and unlimited password storage in the Free plan. In fact, it has almost everything that a user needs, including strong password generation, secure card storage, notes, and more.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitwarden_Is_Available_on_All_Platforms_Natively\"><\/span>Bitwarden Is Available on All Platforms Natively<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-715494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Native-Bitwarden-App-for-Mac.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"411\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>LastPass is a web-first service, and it shows when you look at its <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a>s page. You\u2019ll find <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lastpass.com\/misc_download2.php\">extensions for all popular web browsers<\/a>, but you won\u2019t see a native desktop app (only <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.lastpass.lpandroid&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/lastpass-password-manager\/id324613447\">iPhone<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/lastpass-password-manager\/id324613447\">iPad<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Security-wise, there\u2019s a case to be made for keeping your usernames and passwords away from your browser (which might be used by other members of your family). With Bitwarden, you get access to native apps for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bitwarden.com\/download\/\">Windows 10<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bitwarden.com\/download\/\">Mac<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bitwarden.com\/download\/\">Linux<\/a>. The Mac app even supports Touch ID. There\u2019s also a command-line client for advanced users.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitwarden_Has_a_Super-Fast_Auto-Login_Feature\"><\/span>Bitwarden Has a Super-Fast Auto-Login Feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>LastPass is designed to be easy to use. You\u2019ll see that when you browse the web client (which features big images and buttons) and when you try to auto-fill passwords using browser extensions. When available, LastPass will present saved logins right next to the password fields. This is super convenient for beginners.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-715070\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/LastPass-Autofill-Extension.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"370\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Bitwarden, on the other hand, takes a more utilitarian approach. It\u2019s designed for businesses and power users. If you want to log in to a website with saved passwords, you\u2019ll have to click the Bitwarden extension and then select the login from the drop-down.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-715071\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bitwarden-Autofill-Extension.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"170\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>But, at the time of writing, Bitwarden also has an advanced feature that automatically fills in saved login data the second you load up the login page. This is an experimental feature that you can enable from Settings &gt; Options &gt; Enable Auto-Fill on Page Load.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-715493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Auto-Fill-Option-in-Bitwarden-Settings.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"242\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once it\u2019s enabled, this little feature leaves LastPass\u2019s auto-fill feature behind.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitwarden_Is_Open-Source\"><\/span>Bitwarden Is Open-Source<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both LastPass and Bitwarden follow industry-standard encryption protocols using AES-256 encryption on their servers and during data transfer (which protects you from man-in-the-middle attacks).<\/p>\n<p>Both services do not carry key identifiers. This means that if you lose your master password, there is no way to access your vault. On the flip side, it also means that there is no way for LastPass or Bitwarden to access your data (even if the service gets hacked, as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.lastpass.com\/2015\/06\/lastpass-security-notice\/\">LastPass did in 2015<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>But Bitwarden has a huge advantage here because the product itself is open-source. This benefits the users in two ways. First, it means that third-party security firms can audit the code and make sure that Bitwarden isn\u2019t vulnerable to a hack or attack. Bitwarden got a clean bill of health from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bitwarden.com\/blog\/post\/third-party-security-audit\/\">security firm Cure53 in 2018<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, Bitwarden\u2019s open-source code helps third-parties and communities build additional tools and clients. It also means that if Bitwarden ever shuts down, community members can create apps or tools that can still use the Bitwarden database.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitwardens_Premium_Plan_Is_Quite_Cheap\"><\/span>Bitwarden\u2019s Premium Plan Is Quite Cheap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For most users, Bitwarden\u2019s free plan is enough. But if you like using two-factor authentication from your password manager app (instead of using a standalone utility like Google Authenticator), you can generate two-factor authentication codes right from Bitwarden using its $10\/year plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Turn On Two-Factor Authentication for Your Google Account with Google Authenticator<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bitwarden Premium also gives you access to 1GB of encrypted storage space. You can add more storage by paying $4\/month for each additional gigabyte.<\/p>\n<p>This is in stark contrast to LastPass Premium, which costs $36\/year. It\u2019s the same story if you consider family or business plans. Bitwarden\u2019s family account costs $40\/year with access to six user profiles. LastPass charges $48\/year for its family account.<\/p>\n<p>On the business side, Bitwarden offers a free account for two users, and additional users can be added for $3\/month for each new user. LastPass charges $4\/month for each user and doesn\u2019t offer a free plan for businesses.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_the_Switch_to_Bitwarden_Is_Quite_Easy\"><\/span>Making the Switch to Bitwarden Is Quite Easy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-714540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Click-Import-Data-to-Import-LastPass-CSV-Passwords-to-Bitwarden.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"414\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For most users who are looking for a free alternative to LastPass, Bitwarden makes the most sense. It provides the same functionality at a cheaper price. Plus, moving from LastPass to Bitwarden couldn\u2019t be easier. 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