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Psono vs Bitwarden

Last updated October 2026

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

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

Psono
Bitwarden
What it is
Open-source password manager with zero-knowledge encryption for teams
Open-source password manager for individuals and businesses.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 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 27001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3
Price from
€2/user/mo
$10/yr
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Ratings
G2 4.7/5 (21) · OMR 4.8/5 (8)
G2 4.7/5 (1,200) · CAPTERRA 4.7/5 (850)
Integrations
Microsoft Azure AD / Entra ID, ADFS, Keycloak, Univention, OpenID Connect (OIDC) +20
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

Psono

Strengths

  • +End-to-end client-side encryption with open-source transparency
  • +Comprehensive security auditing and robust 2FA/multi-authentication support
  • +Team credential sharing and enterprise integrations (LDAP/Active Directory/SAML)
  • +Cross-platform availability (desktop, web, mobile, browser extensions)
  • +Cost-effective pricing with free Community Edition and low-cost tiers (€2–3/user/month)
  • +Responsive customer support and direct developer accessibility
  • +Smooth deployment for self-hosting via Docker
  • +Flexible onboarding for experienced IT teams

Limitations

  • −Dated and utilitarian user interface, especially in mobile apps
  • −Steeper learning curve for non-technical users
  • −Occasional sync delays in multi-device environments

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

Psono
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
Listed →
Listed →
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3

Pricing

Psono

  • Community Edition (Self-Hosted) $0 per instanceOpen-source · Core password management · Unlimited users
  • Enterprise Edition Limited (Self-Hosted) Free up to 10 usersAll enterprise features · Free for up to 10 users
  • Enterprise Edition (Self-Hosted) €2 per user per month, billed annually (min. 25 users)Full enterprise feature set · Minimum 25 users required · Annual billing
  • SaaS Edition (Cloud EE) €3 per user per monthManaged cloud deployment · Annual or monthly billing options · Public demo instance available

Custom SLA contracts and large enterprise quotes available on request.

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

Psono

Security & Cryptography
Client-side encryption using NaCl cryptography, Multilayer transport encryption (TLS 1.2 with Salsa20), Encryption at rest for server databases, Cryptographic server pinning
Credential & Secret Management
Password generator, Automatic form autofill and capture, HTTP Basic Auth handling, TOTP authenticator generation
Collaboration & Access Control
End-to-end encrypted password and folder sharing, Anonymous link sharing, Role-based access control (RBAC), User group management and inheritance
Storage & File Security
Client-side encrypted file storage and sharing, Site-affine file storage routing, Multi-backend storage support
Enterprise Administration & Governance
Web-based Admin Portal, Multi-tenant administration and delegated administration, High-availability (HA) cluster support, Server health-check API

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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