Bitwarden

by Bitwarden · Security & privacy

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Open-source password manager with a generous free plan.

Official download from bitwarden.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens bitwarden.com, Bitwarden's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Bitwarden?

Bitwarden stores passwords in an end-to-end encrypted vault that syncs across unlimited devices on the free plan. Premium adds TOTP codes and file attachments.

Key features

  • Unlimited devices on the free plan
  • End-to-end encrypted vault
  • Password generator
  • Passkey support

Best for

  • Replacing reused passwords
  • Families sharing logins
  • Switching from browser password storage

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Bitwarden

  1. 1Open the official Bitwarden download page on bitwarden.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Bitwarden.Bitwarden -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask bitwarden

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub com.bitwarden.desktop

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Bitwarden safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on bitwarden.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

Bitwarden questions

Where can I download Bitwarden safely?

Download Bitwarden only from Bitwarden's official site at bitwarden.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Bitwarden free?

Yes. Bitwarden is open-source software and free to use.

Does Bitwarden work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Bitwarden is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Bitwarden's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Bitwarden from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Bitwarden.Bitwarden -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask bitwarden); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub com.bitwarden.desktop). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Bitwarden?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full security & privacy list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.