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Bitwarden vs Capsule

Bitwarden logo

Bitwarden

Software

Open source password management for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Capsule logo

Capsule

Software

Visual CRM for small teams

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bitwarden has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bitwarden the integrated TOTP authenticator, encrypted file attachments, vault health reports and Emergency Access are all withheld from the free plan and need Premium at $1.65 per month; Capsule the free plan is capped at 2 users, 250 contacts, 5 custom fields and a single pipeline
  • They diverge on capability: Bitwarden covers Unlimited password storage, Capsule covers Contact management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitwarden and Capsule actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitwarden and Capsule differ
AttributeBitwardenCapsule
Starting priceFree$19/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, CliWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20162008

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bitwarden

  • Unlimited password storage
  • Cross-platform sync
  • Secure password sharing
  • Password generator
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Encrypted file attachments
  • Vault health reports
  • Emergency access

Only in Capsule

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Task management
  • Email sync
  • Activity timeline
  • Slack
  • Zapier
  • Google Apps

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bitwarden

  • Personal password managementnot Capsule
  • Team credential sharingnot Capsule
  • Enterprise securitynot Capsule
  • Compliance requirementsnot Capsule
  • Developer secrets managementnot Capsule

Capsule

  • Simple contact and pipeline CRM for a small teamnot Bitwarden
  • Tracking deals and follow-up tasksnot Bitwarden
  • Linking emails and notes to contact recordsnot Bitwarden
  • Multiple sales pipelines on the paid tiersnot Bitwarden

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bitwarden

  • The integrated TOTP authenticator, encrypted file attachments, vault health reports and Emergency Access are all withheld from the free plan and need Premium at $1.65 per month
  • Free accounts can share vault items with one other Bitwarden user and no more
  • File storage is capped at 5 GB on Premium and 5 GB personal plus 5 GB family on the Families plan
  • Two-step login accepts up to 10 hardware security keys per account
  • The Families plan is capped at 6 people, so a seventh member means moving to a Teams subscription at $4 per user per month

Capsule

  • The free plan is capped at 2 users, 250 contacts, 5 custom fields and a single pipeline
  • Contact ceilings gate every tier, from 30,000 on Starter to 120,000 on Advanced
  • Per-user prices are not shown as figures on the pricing page, only as tier names
  • Ultimate is quote-only

Pricing, plan by plan

Bitwarden

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited passwords
    • 2 users (organizations)
    • Sync all devices
  • Teams$3/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited users
    • Shared collections
  • Enterprise$6/month
    • Everything in Teams
    • SSO integration
    • Enterprise policies

Capsule

$19/month
  • Starter$19/month
    • Contact management
    • Task tracking
  • Professional$39/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Pipeline management
    • Reporting
  • Enterprise$99/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Custom fields
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Bitwarden if

  • You need unlimited password storage.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, Cli.
  • You also want cross-platform sync.
Bitwarden review

Choose Capsule if

  • You need contact management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.
Capsule review

Questions people ask

Is Bitwarden or Capsule better?
Neither clearly leads. Bitwarden starts at Free and Capsule at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bitwarden or Capsule?
Bitwarden has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bitwarden and $19/month for Capsule.
Does Bitwarden or Capsule run on more platforms?
Bitwarden runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, Cli. Capsule runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Bitwarden for free?
Yes. Bitwarden has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Capsule starts at $19/month.
What is Bitwarden best used for?
Bitwarden is most often used for personal password management, team credential sharing, enterprise security, compliance requirements. Of those, personal password management and team credential sharing are not what Capsule is typically brought in for.
What can Bitwarden do that Capsule cannot?
Bitwarden covers Unlimited password storage, Cross-platform sync, Secure password sharing, Password generator. Capsule covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Task management, Email sync.
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