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Bitwarden vs Cybereason Defense Platform

Bitwarden logo

Bitwarden

Software

Open source password management for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
Cybereason Defense Platform logo

Cybereason Defense Platform

Software

AI-driven endpoint protection and detection

From
$50/year
Rated
-

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; Cybereason Defense Platform the pricing page names three tiers, Enterprise, Enterprise Advanced and Enterprise Complete, and publishes no figure for any of them, routing every one to a demo request
  • They diverge on capability: Bitwarden covers Unlimited password storage, Cybereason Defense Platform covers Next-gen antivirus.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitwarden and Cybereason Defense Platform actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitwarden and Cybereason Defense Platform differ
AttributeBitwardenCybereason Defense Platform
Starting priceFree$50/year
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, CliWindows, Macos, Linux, Mobile
Founded20162012

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 Cybereason Defense Platform

  • Next-gen antivirus
  • Endpoint detection and response
  • Machine learning detection
  • Behavioral analysis
  • Threat hunting
  • Automated remediation
  • XDR integration
  • Ransomware protection

Both cover

  • Active Directory

What people use each for

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

Bitwarden

  • Personal password managementnot Cybereason Defense Platform
  • Team credential sharingnot Cybereason Defense Platform
  • Enterprise securitynot Cybereason Defense Platform
  • Compliance requirementsnot Cybereason Defense Platform
  • Developer secrets managementnot Cybereason Defense Platform

Cybereason Defense Platform

  • Endpoint detection and response for enterprise security teamsnot 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

Cybereason Defense Platform

  • The pricing page names three tiers, Enterprise, Enterprise Advanced and Enterprise Complete, and publishes no figure for any of them, routing every one to a demo request

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

Cybereason Defense Platform

$50/year
  • Cybereason NGAV$50/year
    • Next-gen antivirus
    • Machine learning detection
    • Ransomware protection
  • Cybereason EDR$85/year
    • All NGAV features
    • Endpoint detection
    • Automated response
  • Cybereason Complete$150/year
    • All EDR features
    • Managed detection
    • 24/7 SOC support

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.

Choose Cybereason Defense Platform if

  • You need next-gen antivirus.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Mobile.
  • You also want endpoint detection and response.

Questions people ask

Is Bitwarden or Cybereason Defense Platform better?
Neither clearly leads. Bitwarden starts at Free and Cybereason Defense Platform at $50/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bitwarden or Cybereason Defense Platform?
Bitwarden has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bitwarden and $50/year for Cybereason Defense Platform.
Does Bitwarden or Cybereason Defense Platform run on more platforms?
Bitwarden runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, Cli. Cybereason Defense Platform runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Mobile.
Can I use Bitwarden for free?
Yes. Bitwarden has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cybereason Defense Platform starts at $50/year.
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 Cybereason Defense Platform is typically brought in for.
What can Bitwarden do that Cybereason Defense Platform cannot?
Bitwarden covers Unlimited password storage, Cross-platform sync, Secure password sharing, Password generator. Cybereason Defense Platform covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Machine learning detection, Behavioral analysis. Both handle Active Directory.

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