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PassCamp vs Bitwarden

Last updated October 2026

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

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

What it is
Lithuanian team password manager with zero-knowledge encryption
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
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3
Price from
2.50€/mo
$10/yr
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
No
Yes
Integrations
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Android, iOS +2
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

PassCamp

Strengths

  • +Clean, uncluttered interface with a low learning curve
  • +Quick onboarding for non-technical team members and clients
  • +Multi-tier password sharing with granular access controls
  • +Safe external guest/client invitations
  • +Built-in password generator
  • +Activity and history logs
  • +Zero-knowledge end-to-end security architecture
  • +Responsive and prompt customer support
  • +Cost-effective pricing for small-to-midsize businesses

Limitations

  • −Browser extension autofill occasionally fails or conflicts with native autofill
  • −Frequent unexpected logouts or re-authentication prompts
  • −Difficulty importing credentials from spreadsheets or other password managers

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

PassCamp
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
Sub-processors
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3

Pricing

PassCamp

  • Free 0€ per user / monthCore features across devices · Password sharing · Storage limit of 15 passwords
  • Personal Premium 2.50€ per monthFull feature set · Annual option: 25€/year (≈2.08€/month)
  • Teams / Business 35€ per user / year (≈2.90€/user/month billed annually)Team administration features · Granular sharing permissions · Monthly option: 9.99€/team/month
  • Enterprise / White Label On request Custom infrastructure · Self-hosted deployment · White-label rebranding

14-day free trial available; 60-day trial previously offered for teams. Prices may vary by region (e.g., US: $25/year for Personal Premium).

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

PassCamp

Credential & Data Storage
Encrypted vault for passwords, secure notes, payment cards, Wi-Fi details, server and database credentials, Individual item vaults with independent sharing and tracking, Bulk import from browsers and other password managers, Search, tags, and filters for organization
Security & Encryption
End-to-end encryption with AES-256 and RSA-4096, Zero-knowledge proof, PBKDF2, SHA-256, and SRP 6A, Two-factor authentication (2FA), Per-item audit log for changes and sharing events
Access & Usability
One-click autofill and icon overlay in browsers, Autosave and auto-update for new logins, Strong password generator, Real-time sync across web, mobile, and browser extensions
Sharing & Collaboration
End-to-end encrypted sharing between PassCamp users, Granular permission levels for administrators and managers, Unlimited guest access for external collaborators
Team & Enterprise Administration
Admin console for user roles and permissions, Closed team environment with password reset, White-label and custom deployment options, Kubernetes-based self-hosted instances

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