Keeper vs Bitwarden: Is Keeper Worth the Premium Price in 2025?

There’s no doubt that Bitwarden’s free plan and low-priced premium plans look enticing. However, when a password manager looks too good to be true, it warrants a closer look. That’s why we put Bitwarden to the test and compared it to one of the best premium password managers, Keeper.

Through this comparison, we found a few drawbacks of Bitwarden, such as its limited data-breach monitoring and slower customer support responses. That’s not to say Bitwarden is a bad password manager, but we understand why Keeper costs more. Let’s dig in to find out if Bitwarden will do, or if Keeper’s more premium price offers better worth for you.

Our Methodology for Comparing Keeper vs Bitwarden

To put these two competitors head to head, we tested each for six weeks. During that time, we used them on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. We also tested their browser extensions on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Here are the main criteria we used to ensure a fair comparison

• Security: We assessed the encryption standards used, security architecture, and risk of user errors that could expose your passwords. We also reviewed published third-party security audits that review any potential vulnerabilities an attacker could exploit.
• Usability: For the usability of these password managers, we took into consideration their user interface, customer support options, and extra features that helped keep our passwords safe.
• Overall Value: When we tested Keeper and Bitwarden, we used our own money to purchase our subscriptions. That way, we could get a real feel for how much value we felt we received from our subscription.

This comparison was conducted by our cybersecurity team. Each member of this team has at least four years of experience in the cybersecurity industry with a specialty in consumer protections. Now that you know how we made this comparison, we can get into the details.

Keeper and Bitwarden’s Different Approach to Security

Both Keeper and Bitwarden employ AES-256 encryption, the same standard used by the U.S. government for classified information.1 However, their approaches to implementing this security differ significantly.

Keeper’s Enterprise-Grade Security

Keeper operates on a zero-knowledge security architecture with multiple layers of encryption. They encrypt data at the vault, folder, and record levels. This creates encrypted containers within encrypted containers. Even if someone breaches the vault, they’d still have to decrypt the folder and then the record to gain access to your stored passwords.

Bitwarden’s Open-Source Approach

Bitwarden takes a different but equally robust approach. As an open-source platform, its entire codebase undergoes constant scrutiny from security researchers worldwide. This transparency creates a trust model where you don’t have to take the company’s word for their security claims. If you know about cryptography and digital security, you can verify them yourself.

Security Winner: Keeper

We appreciate Bitwarden’s transparency, but we prefer Keeper’s approach. That’s not to say that Bitwarden isn’t secure enough. Both password managers use 256-bit AES encryption, which is widely accepted as crack-proof. Leaks are highly unlikely to occur with either platform. It’s just that with Keeper’s extra layers of encryption, it’s more secure.

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User Experience of Keeper and Bitwarden Across Devices

We tested both apps across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android to understand the real user experience. We found both worked well with a few noticeable differences.

Overall, Keeper’s interface feels more polished, with smooth animations and an intuitive layout. We think even new users won’t have problems learning to use Keeper’s apps. The autofill function also worked flawlessly on most sites, though we encountered occasional hiccups with complex multi-page login forms.

On the other hand, Bitwarden’s interface prioritizes function over form. Everything works as expected. We particularly appreciated the detailed password generator options and the ability to check for compromised passwords directly from the entry screen. Want to see how Bitwarden stacks up against a user-focused password manager? Head over to our Bitwarden vs 1Password comparison.

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Browser Extension Performance

As for the browser extensions, we tested each on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Keeper’s extension offers more in terms of customizations. You can even adjust the appearance of the extension to match the theme of your browser. This flexibility put Keeper on our lists of the best password managers for Chrome, best password managers for Firefox, and best password managers for Safari.

Bitwarden’s extension feels slightly limited in comparison, but it still provides all necessary features. Plus, Bitwarden’s stripped-down approach made it lighter and faster, which was handy when we tested them on an old Windows machine.

Password Sharing

One way we use password managers is to share some passwords with family, friends, and coworkers. Keeper makes this easy with shareable passwords for all plans. You can share individual passwords or entire folders with specific permissions to anyone you want, even if they don’t have a Keeper account. This proved handy for sending our Wi-Fi’s login credentials to a contractor.

Sharing passwords using Bitwarden proved more difficult. Instead of just clicking a share button on a password or folder, we had to create an Organization, create a Collection in that Organization with the passwords we want to share, and then invite who we wanted to share those passwords with to the Organization. This method of sharing passwords is also only limited to Bitwarden’s family plan.

Keeper and Bitwarden’s Performance and Reliability

During our testing period, both services maintained 100 percent uptime with no significant outages. That’s good to know, especially if you need a password manager for work.

For those with multiple devices, Keeper’s sync speed also impressed us. Changes we made appeared on other devices within two to three seconds. Bitwarden took slightly longer at five to 10 seconds, though this never really impacted our workflow.

We were also curious to see how each password manager’s apps affect the performance of the devices they’re installed on. We tested both apps on a five-year-old Android phone. Keeper used approximately 15 percent more RAM than Bitwarden, but we didn’t see any performance issues with either. Despite the phone’s age, both apps stayed responsive. See how this performance stacks up against top competitors in our list of the best Android password managers.

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Pricing: Bitwarden’s Affordability vs Keeper’s Premium Features

The pricing structures of these two services reflect their different philosophies. Bitwarden offers basic functionality for free with the option to upgrade for a nominal fee, while Keeper positions itself as a premium solution through and through. Here’s a quick comparison between their pricing:

Bitwarden’s free tier genuinely impressed us. You get unlimited passwords, devices, and even basic two-factor authentication. The only major limitations are the lack of file attachments and advanced two-factor authentication options. At $10 per year for the premium individual plan, it’s one of the least expensive premium password manager plans.

While Keeper offers a free tier, it only supports up to 10 passwords and you can only use it on one mobile device. Despite this limitation, they still made our list of the best free password managers due to their uncompromising security. For unlimited passwords, you’ll need at least their personal plan ($39.99 annually). With their family plan ($84.99 per year), you also get 10 GB of secure storage.

Optional Add-Ons

Keeper’s BreachWatch detected our passwords in over 100 data breach reports.

Keeper’s premium plans include more capabilities than Bitwarden’s premium plans, but you actually have the option to include even more features. There are three add-ons available for cheap. Here they are:

• Concierge Service: Keeper’s Concierge Service provides you with a dedicated expert to help you with anything related to Keeper and the security of your passwords. However, we think the free 24/7 customer support should be enough for most people.
• Secure File Storage: You can add storage to the individual plan or expand the family plan’s 10 GB of included secure file storage. 10 GB of storage costs $12.49 per year, 50 GB costs $49.99 per year, and 100 GB costs $99.99 per year.
• Data Breach Monitoring: We consider Keeper’s data breach monitoring through their BreachWatch software the most worthwhile add-on. It provided us with faster notifications that our account credentials were potentially exposed than any competitor we’ve tested. It costs $24.99 per year for individuals or $49.99 per year for families.

We’re glad Keeper doesn’t include these features in their base plans. It’s already one of the pricier password managers, and forcing these features into their base plans would only drive prices higher. With this modular approach, you can choose which features you want to pay for and which ones you want to skip.

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Customer Support Comparison

If Bitwarden offered 24/7 customer support, we would have asked if there was a better way to import our passwords.

Once you buy a subscription to Keeper, their customer support is among the best in the business. Their 24/7 live chat support allowed us to reach knowledgeable agents within five minutes no matter when we needed help. On top of great one-on-one support, they also offer detailed self-help guides and video tutorials in the support portal.

Bitwarden relies primarily on community support and documentation for free users, with email support for premium subscribers. Responses took 24 to 48 hours during our tests, but they were thorough and technically detailed. We found we got faster support by creating posts in their community forum. Still, it’s nowhere near as fast as Keeper’s 24/7 live chat.

The Verdict: Which Should You Choose?

At the end of the day, Keeper and Bitwarden are both high-quality password managers. They’ll both dramatically improve your online security compared to reusing passwords or using your browser’s built-in password manager.

We prefer Keeper’s premium approach with best-in-class security backed by some of the strictest cybersecurity certifications available. However, there’s nothing wrong with opting for Bitwarden due to its affordability or using its free plan until you can afford a premium option like Keeper.