Bitwarden Free

Open-source password manager with an always-free plan for individuals.

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Bitwarden Free is a security, legal and HR perk from Bitwarden, offering a free plan + open source, with no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
What you get

Inside Bitwarden Free

Always-free individual accounts with unlimited items; open-source codebase.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Startup stage
Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Ongoing
How to claim

How to apply for Bitwarden Free

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
Steps to apply
  1. 1Create a free account.
Good to know: Teams and Enterprise (org features) are paid at $4 and $6 per user/mo. Added 2026-08-18; source URL verified live and on the provider's own domain.
Value is the headline maximum Bitwarden advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not affiliated with the programs listed. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
Questions

Bitwarden Free: common questions

What do you get with Bitwarden Free?

Bitwarden Free offers a free plan + open source.

Who qualifies for Bitwarden Free?

Bitwarden Free is for idea-stage, pre-seed and seed startups, no funding required.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Bitwarden Free?

No. Bitwarden Free is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Bitwarden Free?

Create a free account.

How long do I have to use Bitwarden Free, and does it expire?

Ongoing

Is Bitwarden Free available outside the US?

Bitwarden Free is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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