Bitwarden and LastPass are both included in the best password managers online right now. However, which has better features that can protect your account.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: In this photo illustration, A woman is silhouetted against a projection of a password log-in dialog box on August 09, 2017 in London, England. With so many areas of modern life requiring identity verification, online security remains a constant concern, especially following the recent spate of global hacks.
Slant community provided both of their features and other reasons why one of them is better than the other. To help choose the best one, here are some of their features that you need to know;
Bitwarden's specs
- Security: 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication)
- Browser integration: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge, Vivaldi, Brave.
- Encryption methods: 256-bit AES, RSA, and PBKDF2.
- Multifactor: Yes
- Password Generator: Yes
- Storage: Online
- Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Edge, Brave, Safari.
- Developer: 8bit Solutions LLC.
- File Attachments: Yes
- License: Open Source (AGPLv3)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: In this photo illustration, a password log-in box is projected onto the face of a woman on August 09, 2017 in London, England. With so many areas of modern life requiring identity verification, online security remains a constant concern, especially following the recent spate of global hacks.
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Pros:
- Bitwarden supports many platforms unlike LastPass.
- Discloses developer and license, letting the users know that it is a trusted online password manager service.
- It has better security features that LastPass.
Cons:
- Hard to navigate
- Has less extra features
LastPass' features
- Security: 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication)
- Browser integration: Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, Opera, Maxthon, Dolphin.
- Encryption methods: 256-bit AES and rounds of PBKDF2-SHA256.
- Multifactor: No
- Password Generator: Yes
- Storage: Online
- Supported platforms: Windows, OSX, Android, iOS, Windows Phone.
- Developer: Not provided.
- File Attachments: Not applicable.
- License: Not provided.
Pros:
- Has more extra features.
- Offers easy navigation.
- Has better basic features such as importing, auto-saving, and auto-filling passwords.
Cons:
- Has good security features, but not great, unlike Bitwarden.
- Has less support platforms.
Which one is better?
If you will carefully look at their features, Bitwarden has the upper hand when it comes to supported platforms since LastPass only support limited gadget systems. Bitwarden also discloses its developer and license, ensuring you that it is a trusted online service.
However, Safety Detectives' latest report stated that LastPass is easier to use compared to Bitwarden. Why? Because there are some users that are having a hard time locating some features and understanding some functionalities offered by Bitwarden.
On the other hand, LastPass apps and browser extensions are user-friendly. This online password manager service will provide a short vault tutorial that shows the users all features that are offered in the platform. But, if you are considering protecting your accounts more, then Bitwarden has better features than LastPass.
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Written by: Giuliano de Leon.
