Enpass vs Bitwarden review 2023

If you’re in the market for a password manager, Bitwarden and Enpass are reputable solutions that won’t let you down.

Enpass has unbreakable encryption, a strong suite of features, and a clean and intuitive interface. While Bitwarden is an excellent, cost-effective solution with cheap plans and a decent free version.

With so many positives for each of these providers, it may prove tricky to choose between Enpass and Bitwarden. Luckily, we’ve tested both of them and compared them on all the most important categories, including security, features, pricing, ease of use, and customer support, to help you decide which password manager is right for you.

Enpass vs Bitwarden – an overview

	Enpass	Bitwarden
⭐ Rating:	4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆	3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
🥇 Overall rank:	#8 out of #16	#9 out of #16
🔥 Coupons:	Enpass coupon 25% OFF!	Bitwarden Coupon 53% OFF
💵 Price:	From $1.99/month	From $0.83/month
✂️ Free version:	Yes	Yes
🔒 Encryption:	AES 256-bit	AES 256-bit
🖥️ Platforms:	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
🌐 Browser extensions:	Chrome, Firefox, Vivaldi, Safari, and Edge	Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, Vivaldi, Brave, Tor

Enpass vs Bitwarden: which one is more secure?

Enpass and Bitwarden are quite evenly matched when it comes to security. For one thing, they both use unhackable 256-bit AES encryption, along with zero-knowledge architecture, and independent auditing. However, some key differences may help sway you toward a decision.

Unlike the majority of password managers, Enpass doesn’t store user data in the cloud. Instead, it’s a fully offline password manager, which means that it saves all your user data onto your device instead of on an Enpass server.

This helps keep your data secure because it never leaves your device. However, it does mean you can’t back up or sync your passwords, which can be frustrating.

Bitwarden, on the other hand, uses the more traditional method of processing and storing all its user data in the cloud. The main benefit of this is that it’s easy to back up and sync your passwords. But it does mean your data is being stored beyond your device, which may seem less secure.

Overall, when it comes to security for Bitwarden vs Enpass, it’s impossible to choose. So, we must mark both password managers as equally secure.

Encryption

When looking at encryption, both Enpass and Bitwarden use top-grade 256-bit AES encryption, which is one of the most secure ciphers on the market. In addition, both use zero-knowledge architecture to ensure that only you can access your vault

However, Enpass uses additional safety measures to keep your data extra safe. It does this by coupling AES with 100,000 rounds of PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA512 with SQLCipher. This may sound like a mouthful, but it’s actually extremely useful. It means that it will help shield your data from serious attacks. This includes brute force and side-channel threats.

Meanwhile, Bitwarden uses complete end-to-end encryption, so your data will be completely hidden, even from Bitwarden’s own employees. However, it doesn’t have the additional layers of security that you’ll get with Enpass.

Multifactor security

Multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to ensure that no one but you can access your data. This time, Enpass and Bitwarden differ significantly.

Unfortunately, Enpass doesn’t support two-factor authentication options. Instead, it recommends using a KeyFile along with a master password to add additional protection. This isn’t an intuitive solution and, therefore, wouldn’t be an appropriate solution for most users. Unless you’re very tech-savvy, it’s difficult to set up.

Bitwarden, on the flip side, has a much more useful offering, as it comes with two-factor authentication that works with the most popular authenticator apps, including Authy, Google Authenticator, and Microsoft Authenticator. It’s easy to set up, and it adds a strong layer of protection without causing you much additional hassle.

Data storage

While many password managers offer secure cloud storage for sensitive files as well as for your passwords, this is an area where both Bitwarden and Enpass are lagging behind the industry standard.

Frustratingly, Enpass doesn’t offer any secure cloud storage for your files. To be fair, though, this is because Enpass doesn’t upload any data to its servers, so all your content remains stored on your device. Therefore, it can’t offer secure storage.

Bitwarden, on the other hand, does offer some secure storage for its Premium customers. However, this is capped at 1GB, so you won’t be able to store many large files, such as photos and videos. But it might be enough for a collection of smaller files, such as bank account information, licenses, and text documents.

Privacy policy

Thanks to Bitwarden’s and Enpass’ zero-knowledge architecture, your vault and its contents will be impossible to view by anyone, including the companies and their employees. Having said that, both providers still collect some personal data on their customers.

Enpass collects quite a bit of data from its users, including:

• Name
• Email address
• IP address
• ISP name
• Browser and mobile device types
• Operating system
• Country
• Data about your browsing activity

Bitwarden, on the other hand, asks for less information on customers signed up for a personal plan. It currently collects:

• Payment details (if you sign up for a paid plan)
• Email address
• Name (if provided)

Third-party security audits

Both of these solutions have undergone third-party audits. But neither Enpass nor Bitwarden has passed with flying colors.

Enpass has only been audited a small number of times. And every time, the auditors identified some vulnerabilities and issues. Before you discount Enpass completely, they didn’t find anything too worrying, but it’s definitely worth taking into consideration when deciding on a password manager.

Similarly, when Bitwarden underwent a penetration test and security assessment by the Insight Consulting auditing firm, there were some moderate issues identified, although there were no major security problems found. And it’s reassuring to know that Bitwarden soon released a server security update to resolve the issues.

Enpass vs Bitwarden: features overview

As with most password managers, Enpass and Bitwarden both have a number of additional features on offer. But Bitwarden’s aren’t always easy to use, while Enpass’ tools are far more user-friendly and intuitive. To read our full breakdown of available features, head over to Enpass review or Bitwarden review.

For example, Bitwarden’s password import function is fiddly to use, while sharing and syncing passwords is needlessly complicated. Moreover, its interface is unintuitive, and it’s not always easy to find the features you need.

By contrast, Enpass makes it straightforward to accomplish these tasks, although you should bear in mind that Enpass does have its limitations, too.

When weighing it up, though, Enpass is the better option when it comes to the available features.

Password importing

If you’re currently using a different password manager and want to switch to a new one, you’ll be able to import all your passwords onto Enpass or Bitwarden.

During our tests, we found it straightforward to import all our passwords across to Enpass. It allows for importing data from a range of supported apps, as well as other password managers, including 1Password, Bitwarden, Keepass, and others.

Alternatively, you can import your passwords from your Chrome browser or with a pre-formatted CSV or Excel file.

Similarly, you can import passwords to Bitwarden with a CSV file, but it’s much less obvious how to do this. You might find you have to look it up in Bitwarden’s Help Center. But once you’ve got the instructions in front of you, it shouldn’t be too difficult to do.

Account and password recovery

Strangely, there’s no account or password recovery available on either Enpass or Bitwarden. In Enpass’ case, this is due to the fact that all your information remains stored on your own device rather than a server, so there would be no way of recovering your data. If you do get locked out of your Enpass vault, you’ll need to reset your account.

Although Bitwarden doesn’t have the password or account recovery, you might still be able to access your vault if you have your biometric logins set up on another device. You can also enable emergency access, which could help you to unlock your vault. Additionally, there’s the option to set up a hint for your master password to jog your memory.

Of course, Bitwarden’s offering is by no means foolproof, but it still gives you alternatives to a full account reset.

Password generator

When comparing the password generators offered by Enpass and Bitwarden, we were pleased to discover that both are easy to use and offer customization, which is ideal if you want to set the parameters for each of your passwords.

Enpass lets you choose between completely randomly generated passwords and passphrases. And it also gives you the option to choose the length of your passwords, along with whether you want upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols.

Bitwarden’s generator not only comes up with passwords but usernames, too. But, like Enpass, it has a range of options to let you optimize your passwords, including whether you want numbers, capital letters, and special characters.

On balance, they’re pretty evenly matched. But the option to generate passphrases means that Enpass just edges it.

Password sharing

Although we don’t recommend password sharing as a general rule, there are occasions when it’s unavoidable. And in such cases as these, it’s important that your password manager has a way of doing this that is simple and secure. Luckily, both Bitwarden and Enpass tick this box, although neither offer is without its flaws.

If you want to share passwords from your Enpass vault, you’ll need to create a pre-shared key (PSK), which is a password that only you and your recipient will know. However, while this method is reasonably secure, it’s important to note that your password will be shared in a plain-text, unencrypted format, so it’s not secure and could therefore be hacked.

Bitwarden, meanwhile, has a traditional password-sharing tool, which is similar to those you’ll find on LastPass or Dashlane. But you’ll need to bear in mind that whoever you’re sharing your data with will also need to have a Bitwarden account. It can also be quite tricky to set up if you’re new to sharing passwords on Bitwarden.

Plans and pricing

You’ll find that each Enpass and Bitwarden have three plans and price points, so you should be able to find one to suit your needs. Interestingly, if you just want a password manager for yourself, Bitwarden is the cheaper of the two, although it might not necessarily work out to be better value, seeing as Enpass is a more feature-rich option.

Plan	Enpass	Bitwarden
Free	$0.00	$0.00
Premium	$1.99/month for one user	$0.83/month for one user
Family	$2.99/month for 6 users	$3.33/month for 6 users

Meanwhile, Bitwarden’s family plan is more expensive than Enpass. So, if you’re looking for a solution for multiple users, Enpass is definitely more cost-effective. Both of these solutions offer a free plan and a 30-day refund policy, and Bitwarden adds in a 7-day free trial for its Family Plan.

If you look at which one offers the best value for money, Enpass is our preferred choice.

Enpass pricing

Enpass offers three different price plans:

• Enpass Free
• Enpass Individual: $1.99/month for 1 user
• Enpass Family: $2.99/month for 6 users

Enpass’ free plan is pretty good, giving you full access on desktops. However, it imposes a limit of 25 items if you’re using Android or iOS. If you’d like unlimited use across all your devices, you’ll need to upgrade to the Premium plan.

This will set you back either $15.99 every six months or $23.99 a year, which works out at $1.99 a month overall. If you’re sure Enpass is the right choice for you, you can purchase a lifetime subscription for $79.99.

If, however, you’ve decided to sign up for a Family plan, you’ll need to pay $35.99 for the first year. After this, the price will increase to $47.99 a year.

Bitwarden pricing

Like Enpass, Bitwarden has three unique price plans:

• Bitwarden Free
• Bitwarden Premium: $0.83/month for 1 user
• Bitwarden Family: $3.33/month for 6 users

Bitwarden’s free version is pretty good. It gives you unlimited passwords across unlimited devices, which is much more than Enpass’ free version. So, if you want a password manager that won’t cost you a cent, we’d definitely recommend opting for Bitwarden.

Its Premium account, meanwhile, costs just $10 a year, which works out at just $0.83 a month. For this, you’ll get access to Bitwarden’s customer support, as well as its full suite of security features, including two-factor authentication, encrypted file attachments, and emergency access.

Bitwarden’s Family plan comes in at $3.33 a month for up to six users, which is more expensive than Enpass’ offering, and it doesn’t have as many features. So, if you’re considering a plan for more than one user, you’d be better off going for Enpass.

Platforms, interface, and ease of use

When looking at compatibility, both Enpass and Bitwarden are available on all the most popular platforms and operating systems. As you can see from the table, they have a very similar offering, on the surface, at least.

	Enpass	Bitwarden
Supported OS	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux
Browser extensions	Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Internet Explorer	Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Internet Explorer
Number of users	Up to 6	Up to 6

But Enpass’ interface is a lot more user-friendly, and it provides a simpler experience across all platforms. By comparison, Bitwarden can be confusing, particularly if you’re new to the world of password managers. Therefore, we’re giving the win in this category to Enpass.

Desktop apps

Both Enpass’ and Bitwarden’s desktop apps are supported on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The setup process was simple and straightforward for both providers, so we had no issues getting up and running.

Enpass’ desktop app is sleek and well organized, with all the features you need, categorized in a sensible way that makes it easy to find whatever you need. It’s, therefore, very easy to navigate, which is ideal when you’re using a smaller screen.

Contrastingly, Bitwarden’s desktop app is a bit limited, particularly when compared to its web app. So, there are functions, such as multi-factor authentication, importing passwords, and running security reports, that you can do on the web app but not on the desktop app.

Hence, Enpass definitely has a superior desktop app.

Browser extensions

Enpass’ browser extension is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Vivaldi, which gives you plenty of options. However, its offering is pretty minimalist, as it gives you autofill and not much else. Even more annoying, you have to install and run Enpass’ desktop if you want to use autofill on its browser extension, which is pretty tedious.

Weirdly, Bitwarden’s browser extension is different, depending on which browser you’re using. One example is that you’ll have a persistent sidebar if you use the Firefox extension, but that feature isn’t available on Chrome. The functionality, however, remains largely the same, although it will look different if you switch browsers.

Overall, neither browser extension is brilliant and have plenty of room to evolve still.

Mobile apps

You can download the Enpass app or the Bitwarden app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, meaning that both are compatible with iOS and Android. However, this is where the similarities end.

Enpass’ mobile app has a lot of the same features as the desktop version, including password audits, password sharing, and a password generator. But unfortunately, if you sign up for the free version, you’ll be limited to saving just 25 items in one vault, so you’re likely to reach this limit pretty quickly and need to upgrade to the paid plan.

In contrast, Bitwarden’s mobile app allows you to save an unlimited number of passwords. And it’s pretty straightforward to use. However, we found a few instances where it proved frustrating. If you click on the Password Import button, for example, it redirects you to a guide on how to import your passwords using the web app.

Customer support

Customer support is an important component of many services, but it’s particularly reassuring to have the option of help should you need assistance with your password manager. Unfortunately, this is an area where neither Bitwarden nor Enpass shine.

Enpass has the option to contact its support team by emailing or phoning. However, you can only phone between 11 am and 6 pm India time. Depending on the time difference between where you are and the urgency of your problem, this might prove to be frustrating.

However, Enpass does have a huge catalog of user guides and FAQs to help you resolve issues. And there’s also a user forum where you can join discussions or view troubleshooting tips.

Meanwhile, Bitwarden offers priority customer support, but only for its paying customers. But, even if you’re a Premium customer, you still only get email support.

If you’re on Bitwarden’s free account, you’ll have to make do with the FAQs, customer guides, subreddit, or Twitter page. However, the responses often just signpost users to the Bitwarden help page or contact information.

Although you couldn’t say either offering is leading the way in customer support, Enpass’ community forum swings it for us.

Enpass vs Bitwarden – which one to choose?

After comparing both of these providers in detail across multiple categories, we have to say that Enpass is the overall winner. It has more features, better customer service, and greater functionality on its desktop app and browser extensions.

Category	Enpass	Bitwarden
Security	✅	✅
Features	✅	❌
Plans and pricing	✅	❌
Ease of use	✅	❌
Compatibility	✅	❌
Customer support	✅	❌

Bitwarden does have plenty to recommend it, including a much better free version, particularly on mobile, as well as some genuinely strong security features, such as its military-grade encryption, secure data storage, and impressive privacy policy. However, when you weigh it all up, Enpass is a stronger choice in almost every respect.

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