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Bitwarden vs Keygen

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Bitwarden

Software

Open source password management for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Keygen

Software

Open, source-available software licensing API

From
On request
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; Keygen cloud hosted plans start at $995 per month billed per domain, a floor aimed at established software vendors rather than solo developers

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitwarden and Keygen actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitwarden and Keygen differ
AttributeBitwardenKeygen
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, CliWeb
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 Keygen

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 Keygen
  • Team credential sharingnot Keygen
  • Enterprise securitynot Keygen
  • Compliance requirementsnot Keygen
  • Developer secrets managementnot Keygen

Keygen

No use cases recorded yet. See the Keygen 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

Keygen

  • Cloud hosted plans start at $995 per month billed per domain, a floor aimed at established software vendors rather than solo developers

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

Keygen

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Keygen 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.
Bitwarden review

Choose Keygen if

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

Keygen review

Questions people ask

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