Review: BitWarden - the better password manager

I've been a long time user of LastPass - but over the last year, they've abandoned their Linux customers and insisted that users pay to access enhanced security.

Forget that noise! I started looking for a new password manager and, on the recommendation of several friends, started using BitWarden.

Pros

• Open Source!
• Works in the browser - tried in Firefox and Chrome. Fast, and easy to use.
• Linux app - handy, but a little clunky to use. Bonus CLI tool available
• Android app - great at autofilling apps. Can unlock using fingerprint.
• Password sharing - I haven't tried this yet, but useful if you and your family share a common password for things like Netflix.
• Can be self-hosted if you want.

Cons

• Importing old passwords from LastPass was a little tricky - but that's because LastPass makes it deliberately hard.
• The Android app can be a little slow to start. Not much worse than LastPass, but a little annoying.
• If you want YubiKey support, you need to buy the premium version. It's $10/year - that's much cheaper than LastPass's $24/year.

Verdict?

Go for it! Incredibly easy to use, cheaper than LastPass if you want premium features, and works everywhere.