Dashlane vs Bitwarden Pricing (2026)
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Dashlane vs Bitwarden

Password Management pricing comparison · 2026

Dashlane pricing ranges from $0–$8/user/month, while Bitwarden ranges from $0–$6/user/month. Bitwarden is typically 25% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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2 products · Password Management
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Dashlane
Dashlane is a feature-rich password manager known for its built-in VPN, dark web monitorin
verified 4mo ago
$432 $16K
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Bitwarden
Bitwarden is an open-source password manager that has earned a reputation as the best valu
verified 6w ago
$432 $16K
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Recorded annual contract medians
Bitwarden median is $16K less than Dashlane · different customer contracts; not a quote
Cheapest $432
Spread 97%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Password Management
$2.4K/yr
year 1 license · $8/seat
Families
$1.2K/yr
year 1 license · $4/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$16K/yr
Vendr · n=55 avg 22% negotiated
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$432/yr
Vendr · n=14
REF · 01

Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 17 sourced facts
12 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 3mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 18 sourced facts
14 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Regional price disparities and sudden increases
    100-1000% of license costs
    3 sources
  • Price Increases Without Warning
    5-20% of license costs
    3 sources
  • Unexpected Auto-Renewal Charges
    $48-$96
    2 sources
  • Difficult Unsubscribe / Cancellation Process
    5-10% of license costs
    1 source
  • Poor Customer Support Quality
    5-15% of license costs
    3 sources
5 documented
  • Enterprise SSO Integration Requires Highest Tier
    $2/user/year vs Teams plan
    1 source
  • Self-Hosting Requires Technical Expertise
    5-10% of license costs
    1 source
  • Interface Polish and UX Gaps
    2-5% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Limited Customer Support on Free and Lower Tiers
    3-5% of license costs
    1 source
  • TOTP/Authenticator Locked Behind Premium
    $19.80/year (Premium plan cost)
    2 sources
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Dashlane
Bitwarden
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
At least 30 days before renewal (per user reports)
—
Commitment
Annual (based on user reports of annual subscriptions)
✓ Annual (no monthly billing option for individual plans)
Price escalation
Users report mid-subscription and renewal price increases with limited notice
Users report price approximately doubling over 1-2 years; no published escalation schedule
Can downgrade
—
✓ Yes
Based on 4 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
9.1out of 5 (5)
Trustpilot
2out of 5 (24)
Best for
Individual users
Watch out
Autofill unreliable on Mac and Android
Trustpilot
2.4out of 5 (23)
Best for
Individuals who want a fully-featured, free, open-source password manager with no device limits
Watch out
Browser extension causing significant performance slowdowns in Chrome and other browsers
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Password Management

Dashlane

$0–$8
/user/month
4 plans · Free tier
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Password Management

Bitwarden

$0–$6
/user/month
5 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

Dashlane and Bitwarden both operate in the password management category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Dashlane Bitwarden
Free Free /user/month Free /user/month
Credential Protection $4 /user/month $1.65 /user/month
Password Management $8 /user/month $3.99 /user/month
Enterprise Custom $4 /user/month
Enterprise — $6 /user/month

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

Dashlane

7 scenarios
$4.99/month
Individual User (Premium)
billed annually ($59.99/year)
$7.49/month
Family of 10
billed annually ($89.88/year) for up to 10 members
$8/user/month
10-Person Startup
on the Password Management plan (billed annually)
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Bitwarden

12 scenarios
$0/month
Individual User (Free)
on the Free plan with no device restrictions
$1.65/month
Individual User (Premium)
billed annually ($19.80/year)
$3.99/month
Family of 6
billed annually ($47.88/year) for up to 6 users
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Market Intelligence

Dashlane

Median annual cost
$16,000
Average negotiated discount
22%
Based on
55 deals

Bitwarden

Median annual cost
$432
Based on
14 deals

What Users Say

Dashlane

Trustpilot
2out of 5 (24)
TrustRadius
9.1out of 10 (5)
Top complaints
  • Autofill unreliable on Mac and Android
  • Poor customer support with slow or no human response
  • Unexpected price increases and auto-renewals

Bitwarden

Trustpilot
2.4out of 5 (23)
Top complaints
  • Browser extension causing significant performance slowdowns in Chrome and other browsers
  • Price increases without noticeable improvements or justification
  • No monthly billing option — annual commitment required

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Dashlane 5 hidden costs

high
Regional price disparities and sudden increases 100-1000% of license costs
medium
Price Increases Without Warning 5-20% of license costs
high
Unexpected Auto-Renewal Charges $48-$96
low
Difficult Unsubscribe / Cancellation Process 5-10% of license costs
high
Poor Customer Support Quality 5-15% of license costs
See all Dashlane hidden costs →

Bitwarden 9 hidden costs

high
Enterprise SSO Integration Requires Highest Tier $2/user/year vs Teams plan
medium
Self-Hosting Requires Technical Expertise 5-10% of license costs
low
Interface Polish and UX Gaps 2-5% of license costs
medium
Limited Customer Support on Free and Lower Tiers 3-5% of license costs
medium
TOTP/Authenticator Locked Behind Premium $19.80/year (Premium plan cost)
See all Bitwarden hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Dashlane Bitwarden
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation At least 30 days before renewal (per user reports) —
Minimum commitment Annual (based on user reports of annual subscriptions) Annual (no monthly billing option for individual plans)
Price escalation Users report mid-subscription and renewal price increases with limited notice Users report price approximately doubling over 1-2 years; no published escalation schedule
Can downgrade — Yes

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