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Hypervault vs Bitwarden

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Bitwarden? Here's how Hypervault compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Hypervault. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

Hypervault
Bitwarden
What it is
Belgian password manager and digital vault for teams
Open-source password manager for individuals and businesses.
Headquarters
🇧🇪 BE
🇺🇸 US · 2016
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on Enterprise plans or by request.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3
Price from
€12/yr
$10/yr
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
No
Yes
Ratings
CAPTERRA 4.7/5 (10) · GETAPP 4.7/5 (10)
G2 4.7/5 (1,200) · CAPTERRA 4.7/5 (850)
Integrations
Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID), Microsoft Graph API, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox +4
Browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Opera, Brave), Mobile apps (iOS, Android), Desktop apps (Windows, macOS, Linux), SSO (SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0), Command-line interface (CLI) +1

Where each one wins

Hypervault

Strengths

  • +Custom templates for diverse data types (credentials, licenses, keys, documents)
  • +Nested folder structure with flexible database search
  • +Clean, intuitive UI for quick adoption by non-technical users
  • +Smooth onboarding with simple setup and clear layouts
  • +Cost-effective pricing with no fees for view-only or external users
  • +Bulk permissions assignment for teams via folder/collection controls
  • +Responsive customer support with open roadmap communication
  • +Fast access times and stable vault performance

Limitations

  • −Younger platform with evolving feature set and ecosystem
  • −Long-term satisfaction depends on roadmap execution and scaling

Bitwarden

Strengths

  • +Open-source transparency and auditability
  • +Strong zero-knowledge encryption model
  • +Affordable pricing for teams and enterprises
  • +Cross-platform support

Limitations

  • −Self-hosting requires technical expertise
  • −Limited customer support on free plan
  • −No built-in password inheritance feature
  • −Occasional sync delays reported

Data residency & compliance

Hypervault
Bitwarden
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on Enterprise plans or by request.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
EU-US Data Privacy Framework
DPA
not established
Published →
Sub-processors
not established
Listed →
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3

Pricing

Hypervault

  • Individual €0 Free foreverSingle user · Password manager · Digital Shield
  • Individual+ €12 / year Yearly billingSingle user · Full digital vault · 250 MB encrypted workspace storage
  • Family €5.99 / month or €49 / year Monthly or yearly billingUp to 5 family members · 500 MB workspace storage
  • Business €4 / user / month or €39 / user / year Monthly or yearly billingUnlimited users/teams · Unlimited folders · 1 GB storage per workspace
  • Enterprise €6 / user / month or €59 / user / year Monthly or yearly billingAll Business features · SAML/SSO integration · 1 GB storage per user

Prices exclude VAT. 14-day free trial available for new workspaces, no credit card required. Add-ons: branded vault styling (€29.99/month or €349/year), extra client invites (€2/month or €24/year).

Bitwarden

  • Free Free ForeverUnlimited passwords on unlimited devices · Password generator · Secure notes
  • Premium $10 Year1 GB encrypted file storage · Additional 2FA options (YubiKey, FIDO2) · Priority customer support
  • Families $40 YearUp to 6 premium accounts · Unlimited collections and sharing · 1 GB encrypted file storage per user
  • Teams $4 User/MonthUnlimited users · Unlimited collections · 1 GB encrypted file storage per user
  • Enterprise $6 User/MonthAll Teams features · SSO integration · Advanced 2FA options

Enterprise plan offers EU data residency on request. Pricing is billed annually for Premium and Families plans.

Features

Hypervault

Password Management & Browser Tools
Credential vault with built-in password generator (8–32 characters), Password strength checker, Automatic login and form autofill, TOTP token storage and generation
Digital Vault & File Storage
Dual vaults (Workspace Vault for teams, Private Vaults for individuals), 50+ data categories, Encrypted file attachments and storage, Secure file upload/download
Security & Architecture
Client-side zero-knowledge AES-256-GCM encryption, Folder-level and zone-level encryption keys, Secure Remote Password (SRP) protocol, Mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA)
Workspace & Access Governance
Multi-tenant architecture with customizable workspace limits, Custom domain settings, Role-based access control (Manager, Member, Viewer, External roles), Team-based sharing with granular folder permission inheritance
Templates & Customization
50+ pre-built templates across 20 industries, Visual Template Builder for custom fields (text, encrypted password, URL, email, dropdown, textarea, date, file), Custom sections

Bitwarden

Security
Zero-knowledge encryption, End-to-end encrypted vault, Two-factor authentication (2FA), Password breach monitoring
Collaboration
Secure password sharing, Role-based access control, Team and enterprise folders, Audit logs
Deployment & Integration
Self-hosting option, Browser extensions, Mobile and desktop apps, SSO integration
Compliance
ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 Type II compliant, HIPAA compliant, GDPR compliant
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