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Bitwarden vs Proofpoint

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Bitwarden

Software

Open source password management for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Proofpoint

Software

People-centric cybersecurity and compliance

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; Proofpoint listed on UK G-Cloud at £40.60 per user for the Proofpoint Advanced Package, via reseller Bytes Software Services Limited, with the billing period not stated on the listing
  • They diverge on capability: Bitwarden covers Unlimited password storage, Proofpoint covers Advanced threat detection.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitwarden and Proofpoint actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitwarden and Proofpoint differ
AttributeBitwardenProofpoint
Starting priceFree$6/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, CliEmail, Cloud, Web
Founded20162002

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 Proofpoint

  • Advanced threat detection
  • Anti-phishing
  • Data loss prevention
  • Archive and search
  • eDiscovery
  • User behavior analytics
  • Threat intelligence
  • Compliance reporting

Both cover

  • Okta
  • Google Workspace

What people use each for

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

Bitwarden

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

Proofpoint

  • Email Securitynot Bitwarden
  • Dlpnot Bitwarden
  • User Behavior Analyticsnot 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

Proofpoint

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £40.60 per user for the Proofpoint Advanced Package, via reseller Bytes Software Services Limited, with the billing period not stated on the listing

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

Proofpoint

$6/month
  • Email Protection$6/month
    • Per user
    • Advanced threat detection
    • Data loss prevention
  • Compliance$8/month
    • All Email Protection
    • Archive & search
    • eDiscovery
  • Advanced Threat$10/month
    • All Compliance features
    • Targeted attack detection
    • Behavior analytics

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 Proofpoint if

  • You need advanced threat detection.
  • You work on Email, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want anti-phishing.
Proofpoint review

Questions people ask

Is Bitwarden or Proofpoint better?
Neither clearly leads. Bitwarden starts at Free and Proofpoint at $6/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bitwarden or Proofpoint?
Bitwarden has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bitwarden and $6/month for Proofpoint.
Does Bitwarden or Proofpoint run on more platforms?
Bitwarden runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, Cli. Proofpoint runs on Email, Cloud, Web.
Can I use Bitwarden for free?
Yes. Bitwarden has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Proofpoint 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 Proofpoint is typically brought in for.
What can Bitwarden do that Proofpoint cannot?
Bitwarden covers Unlimited password storage, Cross-platform sync, Secure password sharing, Password generator. Proofpoint covers Advanced threat detection, Anti-phishing, Data loss prevention, Archive and search. Both handle Okta, Google Workspace.
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