NordPass vs Bitwarden
Last updated October 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
Open-source password manager for individuals and businesses.
Headquarters
🇱🇹 LT
🇺🇸 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
ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3
Price from
$1.79/user/mo
$10/yr
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
Yes
Ratings
Integrations
Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft ADFS, Okta, Splunk +3
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
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
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
NordPass
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
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3
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
- 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
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
- 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