Bitwarden Wins
Winner
VS
iCloud Keychain
7.8
Apple-only users who want seamless, free password management without installing third-party apps
Score Comparison
Criteria
Bitwarden
iCloud Keychain
Overall Score
9.1
7.8
Security
9.5
8.8
Ease of Use
8.2
9.2
Features
8.8
6.0
Cross-Platform
9.0
5.5
Pricing/Value
9.8
10.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Bitwarden
iCloud Keychain
Starting Price
Free / $0.83/mo
Free
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Free
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Bitwarden
Security-conscious users and open-source advocates who want the best value
Bitwarden offers the best value in password management with its open-source transparency, generous free tier, and rock-bottom premium pricing, making it the top choice for most users.
Strengths
- Fully open-source and independently audited
- Generous free tier with unlimited passwords and devices
- Self-hosting option for maximum control
- Premium is incredibly affordable at $10/year
Limitations
- Interface less polished than 1Password
- Autofill occasionally less reliable
- Fewer advanced features than premium competitors
When to Choose iCloud Keychain
Apple-only users who want seamless, free password management without installing third-party apps
iCloud Keychain excels within the Apple ecosystem with tight integration and strong hardware security. However, its limited cross-platform support makes it unsuitable for users with mixed devices.
Strengths
- Completely free and built into Apple devices
- Secure Enclave hardware protection on supported devices
- Seamless autofill across Safari and iOS apps
- Passkey support with biometric authentication
Limitations
- Very limited Windows support via iCloud app
- No native Android or Linux support
- No secure notes or document storage
