Pearl Pass vs Bitwarden

A popular open-source password manager with a generous free plan.

Pearl Pass compared with Bitwarden
FeaturePearl PassBitwarden
Free planYesYes
End-to-end encrypted vaultYesYes
Separate master passwordYesYes
Android appYesYes
iPhone appNot yetYes
Chrome and Edge extensionYesYes
Firefox extensionNot yetYes
2FA (TOTP) codes in the vaultYesPremium plan
Phone verification codes filled in your computer's browserYesNo
Autofill never submits the form for youYes — alwaysNot confirmed
Breached password checkYes (optional)Yes
PasskeysNot yetYes
Open sourceNoYes
Self-hostingNoYes

Based on each company's public product information. Products change often, so check their website before you decide. A blank cell means we couldn't confirm it.

Where Pearl Pass is different

  • 2FA codes are included for everyone, not only on a paid plan
  • Verification codes from your phone's texts and notifications appear in your computer's browser
  • Autofill never submits a form or presses Log in

Where Bitwarden is stronger

  • Apps for iPhone, desktop and Firefox and Safari extensions
  • Open source code and a self-hosted option
  • Passkey support

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