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ReviewsTwo free password managers with very different reputations. One syncs everywhere and was independently audited; the other restricts you to one device type and suffered a major breach.
| Bitwarden | LastPass | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Free Forever | Free-ish |
| Free Score | 88/100 | 35/100 |
| Value | 9/10 | 3/10 |
| Card needed | No | No |
| Account | Required | Required |
| Limits | Premium features locked | Free limited to ONE device type (mobile OR desktop) |
| You get | Unlimited passwords in an encrypted vault | Unlimited passwords on one device type (mobile OR desktop) |
| Real cost | An account. The free tier covers what most people need from a password manager. | An account. Free locks you to one device type — a crippling limit for a password manager. |
| Full review | Read → | Read → |
Our pick
Bitwarden. It's not close. Free Bitwarden syncs across all devices, is open source, independently audited, and has never been breached. Free LastPass locks you to one device type and carries the weight of 2022. Switch today; the import takes minutes.