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Bitwarden vs IVPN

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Bitwarden

Software

Open source password management for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IVPN logo

IVPN

Software

Privacy-focused VPN with anonymous account numbers instead of email signup

From
$6/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; IVPN has no free tier, unlike several consumer VPN competitors with limited free plans.
  • They diverge on capability: Bitwarden covers Unlimited password storage, IVPN covers Anonymous account numbers.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitwarden and IVPN actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitwarden and IVPN differ
AttributeBitwardenIVPN
Starting priceFree$6/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, Cliwindows, mac, linux, ios, android
Founded2016Unknown

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 IVPN

  • Anonymous account numbers
  • Multi-hop connections
  • Independent audits
  • WireGuard and OpenVPN support
  • AntiTracker

What people use each for

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

Bitwarden

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

IVPN

  • Signing up for a VPN without providing an email addressnot Bitwarden
  • Verifying a VPN's no-logs claims via independent auditsnot Bitwarden
  • Layering multi-hop routing for higher-anonymity browsingnot Bitwarden
  • Blocking trackers and ads via built-in AntiTrackernot 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

IVPN

  • Has no free tier, unlike several consumer VPN competitors with limited free plans.
  • Standard plan's two-connection limit is lower than many rivals offering five or more devices.
  • Smaller server network than large mainstream VPN providers, which can limit streaming unblocking.
  • Pricing is higher than budget VPN competitors for comparable simultaneous-connection counts.

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

IVPN

$6/month
  • Standard$6/month
    • 2 simultaneous connections
    • $60/year billed annually
    • WireGuard and OpenVPN support
  • Pro$10/month
    • 7 simultaneous connections
    • Multi-hop connections
    • $100/year billed annually

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 IVPN if

  • You need anonymous account numbers.
  • You work on windows, mac, linux, ios, android.
  • You also want multi-hop connections.
IVPN review

Questions people ask

Is Bitwarden or IVPN better?
Neither clearly leads. Bitwarden starts at Free and IVPN at $6/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bitwarden or IVPN?
Bitwarden has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bitwarden and $6/month for IVPN.
Does Bitwarden or IVPN run on more platforms?
Bitwarden runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, Cli. IVPN runs on windows, mac, linux, ios, android.
Can I use Bitwarden for free?
Yes. Bitwarden has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. IVPN starts at $6/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 IVPN is typically brought in for.
What can Bitwarden do that IVPN cannot?
Bitwarden covers Unlimited password storage, Cross-platform sync, Secure password sharing, Password generator. IVPN covers Anonymous account numbers, Multi-hop connections, Independent audits, WireGuard and OpenVPN support.
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