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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (40.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.00 1 user Per Month
No pricing available
Bitwarden
Star Rating
(908)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.00 1 user Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansHashiCorp Vault
Star Rating
(45)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about HashiCorp VaultSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that HashiCorp Vault excels in "Envelope Encryption" with a score of 9.4, which reviewers mention provides robust security for sensitive data, while Bitwarden, although strong, scores slightly lower in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Bitwarden's "Password Generator" feature is highly rated at 9.7, making it a favorite among users for creating strong, unique passwords, whereas HashiCorp Vault, while effective, does not focus on password management to the same extent.
- G2 users highlight that Bitwarden's "Browser Extension" is user-friendly and scores 9.0, facilitating easy access to passwords, while HashiCorp Vault's interface is noted to be less intuitive, scoring only 7.7 in this category.
- Users on G2 report that HashiCorp Vault's "Audit Logging" feature is exceptional, scoring 9.3, which is crucial for compliance and security monitoring, whereas Bitwarden's audit capabilities, while good, score lower at 8.2.
- Reviewers mention that Bitwarden shines in "Multi-Device Use" with a score of 9.3, allowing seamless access across devices, while HashiCorp Vault's multi-device functionality is less emphasized, scoring 8.7.
- Users say that HashiCorp Vault's "Approval Workflows" feature, scoring 9.3, is particularly beneficial for organizations needing strict access controls, while Bitwarden's workflow capabilities are not as robust, leading to a lower score in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bitwarden
Teams
$4.00
1 user Per Month
Resilient protection for growing teams
- Unlimited Sharing Through Collections
- API Access
- Event and Audit Logs
HashiCorp Vault
No pricing availableFree Trial
Bitwarden
Free Trial is available
HashiCorp Vault
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
836
8.7
37
Ease of Use
9.1
852
7.6
38
Ease of Setup
9.2
598
6.7
23
Ease of Admin
9.0
335
7.3
22
Quality of Support
9.3
601
7.8
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
302
7.9
17
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
837
9.4
37
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Governance
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.7
9
Protection
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.7
13
Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.1
9
Availability
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.7
9
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.8
8
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability & Access
8.9
812
8.4
18
9.0
803
7.7
10
8.7
795
Not enough data
9.3
791
8.7
10
8.8
772
8.8
18
Security Measures
9.5
809
9.7
16
9.0
793
9.3
14
8.7
768
9.2
18
Storage
8.2
753
9.3
9
7.7
746
9.3
10
Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bitwarden and HashiCorp Vault are categorized as Password Managers
Unique Categories
Bitwarden has no unique categories
HashiCorp Vault is categorized as Encryption Key Management, Secrets Management Tools, Data Center Security Solutions, Database Security, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Encryption
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bitwarden
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
HashiCorp Vault
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
19.6%
Computer Software
13.9%
Computer & Network Security
8.5%
Consulting
4.1%
Marketing and Advertising
3.7%
Other
50.2%
Computer Software
25.0%
Information Technology and Services
20.5%
Banking
6.8%
Consumer Services
4.5%
Telecommunications
2.3%
Other
40.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Bitwarden
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nathan K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Interface Balance between complexity/simplicity is good. So much better than LastPass the one I was using before Bitwarden. Passes the non-technical user test I have migrated colleagues and staff over to this and they don't find it difficult to use. the...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Accounting
I think the interface could be better because sometimes I get list whenever usin it
HashiCorp Vault
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Food & Beverages
The set of the toolbox that the vault provides allows you to implement multiple requirements of security that a cloud-native architecture requires.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Roy A.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
The premium features require the premium plan of course, but the pricing is very high for the value IMO.
Nathan K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Interface Balance between complexity/simplicity is good. So much better than LastPass the one I was using before Bitwarden. Passes the non-technical user test I have migrated colleagues and staff over to this and they don't find it difficult to use. the...
Verified User in Food & Beverages
The set of the toolbox that the vault provides allows you to implement multiple requirements of security that a cloud-native architecture requires.
Verified User in Accounting
I think the interface could be better because sometimes I get list whenever usin it
Roy A.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
The premium features require the premium plan of course, but the pricing is very high for the value IMO.
Alternatives
Discussions
Can I trust Bitwarden?
5 Comments
G2
Absolutely. Because all of their codes are open source. And also they have ae 256 encryption to protect your data.Read more
Can Bitwarden be hacked?
2 Comments
WN
No it cannot. The passwords are end to end encrypted on Bitwarden's servers. Only you can access them when you enter your password and they're decrypted in...Read more
HashiCorp Vault has no discussions with answers
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