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1Bitwarden vs Yubico (YubiKey)
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
B
Choose Bitwarden if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you want open source you can self-host or audit
- you work on Web, Chrome, Self-hosted
- you're in its core audience: individuals, families
Y
Choose Yubico (YubiKey) if…
- you're in its core audience: individuals, small and medium businesses
Side by side
Feature Bitwarden Yubico (YubiKey)
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Starting price$1.65/mo—
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome, Self-hostedWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
CategoryPassword managers2FA & authenticators
CompanyBitwarden, Inc.Yubico
Full feature lists
B Bitwarden
- End-to-end encrypted vault for passwords and passkeys
- Autofill logins on any device
- Password, username and email alias generator
- Integrated TOTP authenticator
- Disappearing file sharing with Bitwarden Send
- Vault health reports for at-risk passwords
- SSO, SCIM provisioning and directory sync
- Self-hosting on-prem or in private cloud
Y Yubico (YubiKey)
- Hardware-backed passkeys with phishing resistance
- USB and NFC connectivity with one-tap login
- FIPS-validated YubiKey 5 FIPS Series
- Biometric YubiKey Bio Series
- YubiHSM 2 hardware security module
- Yubico Authenticator app
- Computer login tools and software development kits
- YubiKey as a Service for enterprise deployment
Their home pages
What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.
Bitwarden · bitwarden.com
Yubico (YubiKey) · yubico.comWhat you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
| Team size | Bitwarden | Yubico (YubiKey) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $1.65 Premium | no published plan |
| 5 people | $3.99 Families | no published plan |
| 20 people | $80 Teams | no published plan |
All plans and prices
Bitwarden
FreeFree
Premium$1.65/mo billed annually ($19.80/yr)
Families$3.99/mo billed annually ($47.88/yr)
Teams$4/user/mo billed annually
Enterprise$6/user/mo billed annually
CustomCustom
Yubico (YubiKey)
Paid. Plan details aren't published.
Strengths and limitations
Bitwarden
- Free plan for basic password management
- Premium costs $1.65/mo billed annually
- Open source codebase with published third-party audits
- Self-hosting available on Enterprise
- Listed prices assume annual billing
- SSO and self-hosting require the Enterprise plan
- Premium sharing is limited to one other user
Yubico (YubiKey)
- No software install needed; works over USB or NFC
- FIPS and biometric models available
- Enterprise delivery, enrollment and subscription service
- Used by large organizations such as OpenAI and T-Mobile
- Physical hardware has to be bought and shipped
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
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Facts from each vendor's public pages, prices checked Nov 9, 2026. Editorial policy