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1Password vs BitWarden (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Just wondered what people are using for their password management.

I’m currently using 1Password on a family subscription for both password management and 2FA (and then Authy for the 1Password 2FA). But I’m seeing a lot more posters — particularly since joining Lemmy — championing BitWarden (either cloud or self hosted) and Raivo OTP as a cheaper, almost-as-functional alternative.

So is it worth the switch? Will I lose out on anything by doing so?

I’m currently running BitWarden with a free account to see if I can live with it. But I must admit, 1Password is a staple app for me and one that I would say is priceless to my workflow and setup.

Just interested in your thoughts and trying to stimulate conversation!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I’ve been using Bitwarden for years now, and I really enjoy the seamless experience across platforms. I use Windows at work, Mac/Linux/Windows at home, I also have an iPhone, iPad, Android tablets, and a Chromebook. Bitwarden works great everywhere. I originally chose it because it’s open source so I could host it myself if I wanted to.

I actually pay for Premium ($10/year) because I wanted to use FIDO hardware keys, but you also get 1GB for encrypted file attachments, which is handy.

BitWarden does everything I want, so I have a hard time considering paying far more for 1Password which does the same thing.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Are you only interested in hosted applications? I've been using Keepass for years without any complaints. Though now that I'm seeing this thread filled with selfhosted vaultwarden comments, I might look into that though.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

No I’m pretty open to either hosted or self hosted. I use KeePass in work (because it’s mandated) and I’d probably describe it as “OK”. The plug-ins are a little fiddly to get working, and my work actually block most of them which drastically reduces the functionality. I have zero browser integration, for example, so I have to copy/paste passwords in each time. Which isn’t the end of the world, but annoying.

Also not sure if there’s a macOS version of KeePass or something I could also use across iOS, watchOS and iPadOS as well.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I used 1Pass and really enjoyed the native app for a while until they forced everyone to a monthly subscription. Then they moved to electron for the MacOS app and I dropped them. Bitwarden has everything that 1Pass did for me and it’s free. The only thing that Bitwarden lacks is CoreUI animations and fluid transitions (everything is instant when you click it).

Highly recommend Bitwarden.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Bitwarden is very good, but if you are already comfortable with 1Password I don't think it is worth the switch. A lot of people (myself included) just recently switched from LastPass to Bitwarden due to LPs issues and breaches. But 1Password is still very solid and highly recommended.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I moved from 1Password to Bitwarden because I was struggling to pirate the former.

NGL, I think it is kinda stupid to use a hacked software as important as a password manager, same as with an antivirus, so for me the way to go has been to selfhost Bitwarden, haven't looked back since that.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I used LastPass Families for a few years, switched to 1Password for one year, and am now on Bitwarden. For me, it was the native MacOS app, so I can auto-fill apps besides just the browser (e.g. game and productivity software logins).

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