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Dashlane vs bitwarden: What are the differences?

Introduction:

Dashlane and Bitwarden are two popular password managers that help users securely store and manage their passwords. While they have similar functionality, there are a few key differences between the two.

  1. Pricing models: Dashlane offers both free and premium plans, with the premium plan including additional features such as dark web monitoring and VPN. Bitwarden, on the other hand, has a free and open-source version available to everyone, as well as a premium plan called Bitwarden Premium that offers additional premium features like advanced password reports and priority customer support.

  2. Platform support: Dashlane is known for its wide range of platform support, with dedicated apps available for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. It also offers browser extensions for popular browsers. Bitwarden, although also available across multiple platforms, may have limited support for certain platforms. However, it also provides options for self-hosting, making it a more flexible solution for users who want to manage their own infrastructure.

  3. Encryption and security: Both Dashlane and Bitwarden employ strong encryption algorithms to secure user data, but they differ in their approach to encryption. Dashlane uses a patented security architecture called "Security Architecture for the Internet," which includes two-factor authentication and utilizes AES-256 encryption. Bitwarden, on the other hand, uses a combination of AES-256 encryption and PBKDF2 SHA-256 hashing, providing users with strong security as well.

  4. Sharing and emergency access: Dashlane offers a feature called "Emergency Contact" that allows users to grant access to their vault in case of emergencies to designated contacts. It also supports sharing passwords and secure notes with others while maintaining control over the access. Bitwarden provides similar sharing functionality but lacks the emergency contact feature.

  5. User interface: Dashlane is often praised for its sleek and intuitive user interface, which offers a visually appealing experience. It provides features like password strength analysis and a password generator. While Bitwarden also offers a clean and user-friendly interface, it may not have the same level of polish as Dashlane.

  6. Organization and folders: Dashlane allows users to organize their passwords and secure notes into folders and subfolders, enabling better organization and categorization. Bitwarden, on the other hand, uses a tagging system instead of folders for better flexibility and organization. This allows users to add multiple tags to an entry, making it easier to search and filter their stored information.

In Summary, Dashlane and Bitwarden have different pricing models, platform support, approaches to encryption, sharing features, user interfaces, and organization methods. Choose Dashlane if you prefer a feature-rich and polished experience, while Bitwarden may be a better fit if you value open-source options and self-hosting capabilities. Both provide strong security features and password management capabilities.

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Pros of bitwarden
Pros of Dashlane
  • 23
    Open source
  • 16
    All devices
  • 15
    Synchronized across browsers and devices
  • 12
    Passwords stored encrypted
  • 10
    Easy setup
  • 6
    Firefox addon for desktop and mobile
  • 4
    FIDO UTF support
  • 4
    Import & Export
  • 4
    Password Generator
  • 4
    TOTP
  • 4
    Auto-fill
  • 3
    Chrome plugin
  • 2
    Free
  • 4
    Digital wallet
  • 4
    Safe & secure
  • 3
    Best UI
  • 1
    Synchronized across browsers and devices
  • 1
    Passwords stored encrypted
  • 1
    Easy setup
  • 1
    All devices
  • 1
    Firefox addon for desktop and mobile

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Cons of bitwarden
Cons of Dashlane
  • 3
    Small Developer Team
  • 1
    Difficult to use
  • 3
    Closed Source
  • 2
    No longer has PC app; must be online
  • 1
    Inflexible permissioning

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What is bitwarden?

bitwarden is the easiest and safest way to store and sync your passwords across all of your devices.

What is Dashlane?

Dashlane is a password manager and online security app for everyone who lives, works, and plays on the internet.

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    1Password
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