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Bitwarden vs CyberGhost VPN

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Bitwarden

Software

Open source password management for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
C

CyberGhost VPN

Software

A VPN you can trust to protect your online privacy

From
$2.19/month
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; CyberGhost VPN cyberGhost VPN's 7-day free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends
  • They diverge on capability: Bitwarden covers Unlimited password storage, CyberGhost VPN covers 9000+ servers.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitwarden and CyberGhost VPN actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitwarden and CyberGhost VPN differ
AttributeBitwardenCyberGhost VPN
Starting priceFree$2.19/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, CliWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20162011

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 CyberGhost VPN

  • 9000+ servers
  • Dedicated streaming servers
  • Gaming servers
  • NoSpy servers
  • Split tunneling
  • Kill Switch
  • Ad blocker
  • Anti-malware

What people use each for

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

Bitwarden

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

CyberGhost VPN

  • Vpnnot Bitwarden
  • Privacynot Bitwarden
  • Streamingnot 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

CyberGhost VPN

  • CyberGhost VPN's 7-day free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends

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

CyberGhost VPN

$2.19/month
  • 1 Month$12.99/month
    • 7 devices
    • 9000+ servers
    • Unlimited bandwidth
  • 2 Years + 2 Months$2.19/month
    • All features
    • Best value
    • 45-day guarantee
  • 6 Months$6.99/month
    • All features
    • 45-day guarantee

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 CyberGhost VPN if

  • You need 9000+ servers.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want dedicated streaming servers.

Questions people ask

Is Bitwarden or CyberGhost VPN better?
Neither clearly leads. Bitwarden starts at Free and CyberGhost VPN at $2.19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bitwarden or CyberGhost VPN?
Bitwarden has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bitwarden and $2.19/month for CyberGhost VPN.
Does Bitwarden or CyberGhost VPN run on more platforms?
Bitwarden runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, Cli. CyberGhost VPN runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Bitwarden for free?
Yes. Bitwarden has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CyberGhost VPN starts at $2.19/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 CyberGhost VPN is typically brought in for.
What can Bitwarden do that CyberGhost VPN cannot?
Bitwarden covers Unlimited password storage, Cross-platform sync, Secure password sharing, Password generator. CyberGhost VPN covers 9000+ servers, Dedicated streaming servers, Gaming servers, NoSpy servers.

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