Why Bitwarden?

SplashID, LastPass, KeyPass, and many others fit the bill if you only have your own passwords to track, or if you only need to track them in one place (1 computer, 1 phone, etc.). Once you mix a family in that needs some shared passwords or the like, you’re either paying through your teeth or juggling a few things that almost work the way you want.

So, I said screw it and I looked for a system that I can have full control over and offers a full range of features. Bitwarden isn’t the only offering, but it stood out due to having:

  • No central password
  • Database-driven
  • Opensource
  • Password not transferred, ever
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Local server hosting (self-controlled)
  • Web interface
  • Mobile App with fingerprint authentication
  • Offline viewing
  • Copy password without viewing it
  • Password generation
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Shared/group passwords*
  • Free**

More info

To find out more, head right over to Bitwarden’s site

* Additional licensing needed beyond single sharing capabilities

** If you already have a server and don’t need to share more than one category of password

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