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Bitwarden vs Jamf Pro

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Bitwarden

Software

Open source password management for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
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Jamf Pro

Software

Complete Apple device management

From
On request
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; Jamf Pro limited to Apple devices only, covering Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV with no Windows or Android device management

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitwarden and Jamf Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitwarden and Jamf Pro differ
AttributeBitwardenJamf Pro
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, CliWeb
Founded2016Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Jamf Pro

Nothing recorded that Bitwarden does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Bitwarden

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

Jamf Pro

No use cases recorded yet. See the Jamf Pro review.

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

Jamf Pro

  • Limited to Apple devices only, covering Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV with no Windows or Android device management
  • The product page names no price; it routes buyers to a separate pricing page or a 14-day trial rather than publishing a figure on the product page itself

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

Jamf Pro

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Jamf Pro review.

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 Jamf Pro if

Nothing in the data separates Jamf Pro from Bitwarden on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Questions people ask

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

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