NordPass vs Bitwarden
Last updated September 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Bitwarden? Here's how NordPass compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: NordPass. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Zero-knowledge password manager with EU hosting and breach scanning
not established
Headquarters
🇱🇹 LT
No
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2
not established
Price from
$1.79/user/mo
not established
Free plan
No
not established
Open Source
No
not established
Ratings
No
No
Integrations
Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft ADFS, Okta, Splunk +3
not established
We have not yet completed our own research on Bitwarden; rows above show only what we can evidence. Check the vendor for specifics.
Where each one wins
NordPass
Strengths
- +Intuitive, minimalist user interface with quick adoption for non-technical users
- +Biometric unlocking (Touch ID / Face ID) and simple folder organization
- +Fast and painless migration from competitors like LastPass or Bitwarden
- +Built-in Data Breach Scanner and password health reporting
- +Secure item sharing between team members
- +Integrated TOTP authenticator and passkey support
- +Zero-knowledge architecture with XChaCha20 encryption and third-party audits (Cure53, SOC 2)
- +Strong value for money, especially on multi-year contracts and Nord Security ecosystem bundles
Limitations
- −Browser extension autofill glitches and occasional freezes (notably on Firefox and Chrome)
- −Slow desktop app startup loading times
- −Lack of dedicated phone support for enterprise users
Bitwarden
Review sentiment not yet compiled.
Data residency & compliance
NordPass
Bitwarden
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2
No
Pricing
NordPass
- Teams $1.79 per user / month (2-year, 10-user pack)Fixed 10-user bundle · XChaCha20 encryption · Basic sharing and SSO (Google Workspace)
- Business $3.59 per user / month (2-year, min. 5 users)SCIM provisioning (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta) · Advanced SSO (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, ADFS) · Dark web monitoring (1 domain)
- Enterprise $5.39 per user / month (2-year, min. 5 users)Dark web monitoring (up to 10 domains) · Dedicated Customer Success Manager · Custom onboarding and training
Prices exclude VAT. 14-day free trial available for all business plans (up to 250 users).
Bitwarden
No published pricing we could verify.
Features
NordPass
- Credential Management & Sharing
- Autosave and autofill for credentials, Password import and built-in Password Generator, Unlimited storage for credentials, credit cards, passkeys, secure notes, and Wi-Fi codes, Password history tracking and offline mode
- Access Control & Identity Protection
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement and biometric unlock, Single Sign-On (SSO) with Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra ID, MS ADFS, and Okta, Automated user and group provisioning via SCIM (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta), Account recovery for locked users and IP/Network Allowlisting
- Policy Enforcement & Administrative Oversight
- Centralized Organization Admin Panel with company-wide settings, Customizable company-wide password policy enforcement, Real-time Activity Log and Sharing Hub for tracking shared items, Activity Log API and open Provider API for MSP license tracking
- Incident Response & Business Continuity
- Dark web monitoring for compromised credentials and domains (1–10 domains depending on tier), Item Transfer to revoke access and reassign credentials during offboarding
- Enterprise Support & Success
- 24/7 live chat and email support, Centralized Help Center, Customized onboarding and training, Dedicated Customer Success Manager for Enterprise
Bitwarden
Feature breakdown not yet compiled.