Comparison

Bitwarden Password Manager vs OneKeePass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bitwarden Password Manager

Secure your digital life by generating and storing unique, strong passwords for all your accounts in an end-to-end encrypted vault. Access your data securely across unlimited devices and share sensitive information with others.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted password vault
  • Unlimited password and passkey storage
  • Cross-platform access
  • Secure data sharing
  • Built-in password generator
  • Advanced 2FA support
Features
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Recognized as best password manager by PCMag, The Verge, CNET, G2, and more! SECURE YOUR DIGITAL LIFE Secure your digital life and protect against data breaches by generating and saving unique, strong passwords for every account. Maintain everything in an end-to-end encrypted password vault that only you can access. ACCESS YOUR DATA, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, ON ANY DEVICE Easily manage, store, secure, and share unlimited passwords and passkeys across unlimited devices without restrictions. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE TOOLS TO STAY SAFE ONLINE Utilize Bitwarden for free with no ads and or selling data. Bitwarden believes everyone should have the ability to stay safe online. Premium plans offer access to advanced features. EMPOWER YOUR TEAMS WITH BITWARDEN Plans for Teams and Enterprise come with professional business features. Some examples include SSO integration, self-hosting, directory integration and SCIM provisioning, global policies, API access, event logs, and more. Use Bitwarden to secure your workforce and share sensitive information with colleagues. More reasons to choose Bitwarden: World-Class Encryption Passwords are protected with advanced end-to-end encryption (AES-256 bit, salted hashing, and PBKDF2 SHA-256) so your data stays secure and private. 3rd-party Audits Bitwarden regularly conducts comprehensive third-party security audits with notable security firms. These annual audits include source code assessments and penetration testing across Bitwarden IPs, servers, and web applications. Advanced 2FA Secure your login with a third-party authenticator, emailed codes, or FIDO2 WebAuthn credentials such as a hardware security key or passkey. Bitwarden Send Transmit data directly to others while maintaining end-to-end encrypted security and limiting exposure. Built-in Generator Create long, complex, and distinct passwords and unique usernames for every site you visit. Integrate with email alias providers for additional privacy. Global Translations Bitwarden translations exist for more than 60 languages, translated by the global community though Crowdin. Cross-Platform Applications Secure and share sensitive data within your Bitwarden Vault from any browser, mobile device, or desktop OS, and more.

About

OneKeePass

Securely store and manage all your passwords and sensitive information in a single encrypted file. This app supports various cloud storage solutions and offers robust encryption to keep your data safe. It allows for multiple databases and provides features like password generation and auto-fill.

Highlights
  • KeePass-compatible database support
  • Encrypted storage for passwords and sensitive data
  • Multiple database support
  • Password generation
  • AutoFill functionality
  • Offline access
  • FaceID and PIN lock protection
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OneKeePass supports the well known KeePass-compatible database (Kdbx 4.x). It stores and manages all your passwords and other sensitive information in a single encrypted file that can be stored in any location, including local and public cloud solutions. You keep control of all your most sensitive information. The app relies on iOS provided integration with storage providers. By using the most recent encryption standards your data and passwords are always secure. OneKeePass not only takes care of your passwords; it keeps all your credit cards, driving licenses, membership cards, passport details and identities secure. Features Entries are grouped as Types or Categories or the standard Group tree Any number of custom fields can be added Custom fields can be organized as sections Any number of databases/vaults can be created and used - Separate your personal, family and work data in different databases. Search for entries Generate new strong passwords Fully offline Recycle bin to restore or permanently erase all deleted passwords History of each entry Multi-language support AutoFill supported - Username, Password and TOTP code Passkeys can be stored and used for authentications Time based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) can added and used Supports Light or Dark Theme Database quick opening using FaceID Native SFTP/WebDav connection Linked database opening support App protection with PIN lock Merging of databases Moving an entry or a group from one group to another Clone an entry OneKeePass is open source and ad-free. Please check the development status of the next updates: https://github.com/OneKeePass/mobile. Send issues to: https://github.com/OneKeePass/mobile/issues

Screenshots

Bitwarden Password Manager4 screens
OneKeePass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bitwarden Password Manager at 4.8 against OneKeePass's 3.9. Bitwarden Password Manager also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and ratings volume (32K vs 13). OneKeePass's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bitwarden Password Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bitwarden Password Manager has 32K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Bitwarden Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 33% of OneKeePass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bitwarden Password Manager ships an update fortnightly, OneKeePass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Bitwarden Password Manager versus OneKeePass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitwarden Password ManagerOneKeePass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32K ratings) — better3.9 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews66.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings32K — better13
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#176 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitwarden IncJeyasankar Thenmani

Customer experience

Bitwarden Password Manager

All ratings32,354 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews2,184 reviews
Positive66.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative26.1%

OneKeePass

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

Bugs and requests

Bitwarden Password Manager

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to edit or delete existing login entries
  • Crashes when trying to access the vault
  • Sync issues causing loss of password data
  • Master password not working after updates
  • Auto-fill not working consistently across apps and websites

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to add attachments to records
  • Improved password sharing functionality
  • Option to view password history
  • Hierarchical folder structure for better organization
  • Automatic password update detection and prompts

OneKeePass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bitwarden Password Manager

No in-app purchases

None

OneKeePass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bitwarden Password Manager free?
Bitwarden Password Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OneKeePass free?
OneKeePass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bitwarden Password Manager or OneKeePass?
Bitwarden Password Manager is rated higher. Bitwarden Password Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while OneKeePass averages 3.9 from 13 ratings.
Do Bitwarden Password Manager or OneKeePass have ads?
Neither Bitwarden Password Manager nor OneKeePass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bitwarden Password Manager or OneKeePass?
Bitwarden Password Manager ships an update fortnightly, and OneKeePass every 2 months. Most recently, Bitwarden Password Manager was updated on September 24, 2026 and OneKeePass on September 20, 2026.

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