Bitwarden 与 Proton Pass：顶级开源密码管理器的比较
密码管理器 Bitwarden Proton Pass
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> 你最钟爱哪一个开源密码管理器？
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Bitwarden 和 Proton Pass 是两个杰出的开源密码管理器。


Bitwarden 已经成为一个可靠的选择，运行稳定已经超过六年了，而 Proton Pass 则是较新的参与者。


你应该选哪一个呢？是**选择已被大众信任的密码管理器还是选择由以隐私为导向的 Proton 新开发的产品**?


我一直使用 Bitwarden 和带高级特性的 Proton Pass。主要使用的是 Bitwarden，但自 Proton Pass 推出后我也在试用它。


在这里，我会分享我对两者的使用体验，以及在选择密码管理器时需要了解的一些注意事项。


### 应用场景和应用程序的可用性


选用密码管理器时，应用程序的可用情况和你的使用场景起着重要角色。


你需要提些问题给自己：


* 我在哪些地方（如桌面、移动设备或网页浏览器）需要密码管理器？
* 它有提供哪些额外功能？
* 是否坚持使用一个服务满足多种功能需求？


我会在文章的后半部分详细阐述这些功能特性。但首先，你需要确定你想在哪里使用密码管理器，以及是否希望单独保持密码管理器服务。


#### Proton Pass


在编写本文时，Proton Pass 仅以 **浏览器扩展** 形式存在，同时提供给 **移动平台** 使用。


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你可以为 **Mozilla Firefox、Google Chrome、Brave、Edge** 及其它基于 Chrome 的浏览器获取扩展。你也可以选择在你的 **安卓或 iOS** 设备上安装它。


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✅ *如果你不需要桌面应用的密码管理器，同时希望继续使用 Proton 提供的全部服务，那么 Proton Pass 是一个适合的选择。*


#### Bitwarden


反之，Bitwarden 可以作为 **桌面应用**，支持在 **Windows、 macOS、Linux** 上运行。


此外，你可以为 **Google Chrome、Firefox、Vivaldi, Opera、Edge、Tor 和 DuckDuckGo for Mac** 获取相应的扩展。


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对于移动平台来说，Bitwarden 支持 iPhone、Apple Watch 和安卓手机。你也可以从 F-Droid 安装到安卓设备上。


还不仅限于这些，你可以将 Bitwarden 作为一款 **网页应用**，或通过 **命令行接口** 来使用。


✅ *如果你需要一个能够在多个平台上无缝使用的密码管理器，那么 Bitwarden 就是你完美的选择。*


### 用户体验


#### Bitwarden


Bitwarden 的用户体验简洁且低调。


以下是浏览器插件的界面样式：


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虽然用户界面随着年份的推移有所改进建，但始终忠于其核心理念，也就是 **注重简洁而不是华丽的 UI**。


它不会打扰你的操作，始终提供熟悉的用户体验。


![](/data/attachment/album/202310/22/075804q80o7xkrgkx2klom.jpg)


你可以在预设的 “dark”、“light”、“solarized dark” 和 “nord” 主题间自由切换。


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无论你正在使用桌面应用、移动应用还是浏览器扩展，它都能给你带来同样的便利。


#### Proton Pass


Proton Pass 在其布局方面 **颇具特色** ，每次你访问该扩展时，它都会给出一个详细的凭证概览。


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有些用户可能更倾向于 **现代化的 UI 处理方式**，这完全看你的个人喜好。


我个人更倾向于 Bitwarden 的传统设计方式。


### 价格


你可以免费开始使用这两种服务。


Bitwarden 和 Proton Pass 在其免费计划中都不限制存储的登录凭证数量和可使用设备的数量。


如果你需要包括紧急访问、家庭共享、安全存储、二次验证、电子邮箱别名隐藏等特性，你需要升级为高级版。


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[Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/pricing/) 的年费仅为 **10 美元**，而其家庭计划（*包含六个账户*）的年费为 **40 美元**。这个价格对大多数人来说是**极其实惠**的。


相比之下，[Proton Pass](https://account.proton.me/pass/signup) 的价格较高，其 Plus 计划的年费为 **47.88 欧元**。


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不过，如果你使用了所有其他 Proton 的服务，并选择了 Proton 的无限制订阅，你就可以获得包括 **Proton Pass、Mail、VPN、Drive 和 Calendar** 在内的高级特性。


### 功能


这两个密码管理器功能都十分完善，因此每一种都能提供人们所需要的核心特性。


它们共同拥有的特性包括：


* 密码生成器
* 安全笔记
* 自动填充
* 卡片信息和登录凭证
* 便于随时获取凭证的手机应用


接下来，让我来突出一下根据我个人的使用经验，每一种服务各自独特的优点：


#### Bitwarden


Bitwarden 的一项关键功能是其 “<ruby> 发送 <rt>  Send </rt></ruby>” 功能，它允许你发送一个文件（最大 500 MB）或一段文本/便笺给任何人，这都是通过一个安全连接实现的，并且在整个过程中都实现了端到端的加密。这项功能可以在 **桌面应用、扩展插件和网页保险库** 中使用。


![](/data/attachment/album/202310/22/075805jgdqgagta0uu4s5r.jpg)


你可以通过添加一段只有接收者知道的密码短语来保护这个链接。还有更多的自定义选项，例如设定链接的过期时间，或在文件被下载后销毁链接。


我不认为这是一种安全发送文件的方法，更多的是适合发送私人文件（如电子邮件附件）和文本文件。


接下来，Bitwarden 提供了一个 **家庭计划**，允许你与 **其他五个账户** 共享一个订阅。Proton Pass 并没有此类服务。


我想着重强调的另一个功能是：**紧急访问**。


因为密码管理器储存了你所有的登录信息，它就是一个包含 **所有你的访问密钥** 的地方。你可以设置紧急访问功能，以方便你信任的朋友或者家庭成员在你不幸出现紧急状况后访问你的密码。


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当然，在授权用户访问你的账户之前，你可以设定一个期限以确认或拒绝这个访问请求。如果你没有采取任何行动，那么这个访问权限将会授予你的信任用户。


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**值得注意的是：** 这两种服务的密码生成器都包含历史记录，但 Bitwarden **保留历史时间更长**，而 Proton Pass 只保留一天的历史记录。


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其他功能差异包括：


* 导出为 .CSV 文件
* 调整自动填充行为
* 访问网络保险库
* 桌面应用
* 记录身份信息


对于所有列出的功能，在我使用 Bitwarden 的过程中，我都没有遇到任何重大的问题。


**我唯一注意到的问题**：有时在我的安卓手机上，自动填充功能并没有在键盘应用中作为建议显示。当然，这取决于各个智能手机制造商提供的定制安卓体验，因此不一定是 Bitwarden 特有的问题。


#### Proton Pass


如果我们从“功能数量”上进行比较，Bitwarden 会占据优势。


但是，作为一个以隐私为重点的工具，Proton Pass 实现了密码管理器所有你需要的重要功能，甚至超越了这些。


![](/data/attachment/album/202310/22/075805jd7g583dvgrg751y.jpg)


得益于对 [SimpleLogin](https://simplelogin.io/) 的专业研究，Proton Pass 支持生成电子邮件别名。


如果你不太了解：SimpleLogin 是最受欢迎的 [工具之一，用于保护你的电子邮件地址](https://itsfoss.com/protect-email-address/)。


所以，当 Proton Pass 集成了这个功能后，用户可以 **便捷地创建电子邮件别名**，并同时保存登录信息。你在 Proton Pass 上注册的电子邮件将会是实际的电子邮件地址。


我希望他们提供一个设定新的目标电子邮件地址的选项，这将使 Proton Pass 的额外费用更具价值。


此外，如果你是一位使用了部分或所有 Proton 服务的用户，使用 Proton Pass 将会是一种良好的用户体验。因为你无需为其他平台切换或注册。


使用 Proton Pass 还可以获得基本的 **导入/导出，控制某些安全措施，修改密码管理器行为** 的功能。


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因此，对于 Proton 用户而言，Proton Pass 可以是一种一站式的解决方案。


是的，我暂时没有注意到任何关于其移动应用的问题，Proton Pass 到目前为止很好。


### 你应该选择哪个？


考虑到它们的共性，这主要取决于你个人的使用体验、预算（如果选择付费），以及功能集。


对于我个人的使用，我暂时没有看到 Proton Pass 替换 Bitwarden 的需要。


然而，如果我决定购买 Proton 的无限制订阅，或是更加投入到 Proton 的各项服务中去，我可能会放弃 Bitwarden。


? 你怎么认为呢？你认为 Proton Pass 值得额外付费吗，或者对于 Proton 的捆绑订阅你有什么看法？Bitwarden 是你的最爱吗？欢迎在下方评论分享你的想法。


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Bitwarden and Proton Pass are two excellent open-source password managers.

While Bitwarden has established itself as a solid option for more than six years now, Proton Pass entered as an option only recently.

What should you pick? **An existing trustworthy password manager or a newer option built by Proton**, known for its privacy-focused products.

I have been using Bitwarden, and Proton Pass with their premium features. Primarily I utilize Bitwarden, but I have been experimenting with Proton Pass since its launch.

So, here, I shall share my user experience insights and other pointers that you need to know when selecting one as your password manager.

## Use-Case and App Availability

When it comes to a password manager, the app availability and your use-case play an important role.

You have to ask yourself questions like:

**Where do I need the password manager? (Desktop/Mobile/Web Browser)****What are the extra features that it offers?****Do I stick to a single service for multiple utilities?**

I shall highlight the features in the later part of this article.

But before that, you need to decide where you want to use the password manager and if you would like to keep the password manager service separate.

Proton Pass is available as a **browser extension (***Chrome/Safari/Firefox***), desktop app (***Linux/Windows/macOS***)** and for **mobile platforms** (*Android/iOS*).

![welcome proton pass screen](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/proton-pass.jpg)

So, Proton Pass is available for all kinds of platforms (including a web app). For Android, it is available on the Play Store and F-Droid as well.

![proton pass ui](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/proton-pass-ui-1.jpg)

✅ *If you want seamless access to your passwords on every major platform and want to continue using all the services by Proton, Proton Pass is a suitable choice.*

When it comes to **Bitwarden**, it is also available for **Windows, macOS, and Linux** as a **desktop app**.

In addition, you can get the add-on for **Google Chrome, Firefox, Tor, Safari, DuckDuckGo for Mac, and other Chromium/Firefox-based browsers**. There are also plans to support DuckDuckGo Browser on Windows (but it was absent at the time of writing).

![bitwarden ui](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/bitwarden-extension-ui.jpg)

For mobile platforms, it is available for iPhone, **Apple Watch**, and Android phones. You can also install it from F-Droid or the Google Play Store for Android.

Not just limited to all these, you can use it as a **web app **or** **through** a command-line interface**.

✅ *Bitwarden should be the perfect pick if you require the password manager available across multiple platforms with Apple Watch and a command-line interface as bonus support.*

## User Experience

Bitwarden's user experience can be described as straightforward and non-intrusive.

You can see how the browser add-on looks like:

![bitwarden login](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/bitwarden-extension-firefox.jpg)

Sure, the user interface has improved over the years, but it always sticks to its roots, i.e., **simplicity over a beautified UI**. And, it is also re-designing it further to step it up a notch with a modern touch. It was not present while updating the article, but this is what you can expect Bitwarden to feature in 2024:

![Bitwarden's 2024 redesign](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/06/Bitwarden_BE_Redesign.png)

Even with the re-design, it does not look entirely different but some good improvements.

Overall, it does not get in your way and provides a familiar user experience at all times.

![bitwarden ui](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/bitwarden-login.jpg)

You can tweak the theme among dark, light, solarized and nord presets.

![bitwarden themes](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/bitwarden-theme.jpg)

Whether you are on the desktop app, mobile app or the browser extension, you get the same convenience.

Proton Pass **stands out with its layout**, and provides an expanded overlook at your credentials every time you access the extension.

![proton pass UI](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/proton-pass-ui-2.jpg)

At times, it warns you of a weak password when you look at a password entry with a warning icon. And, that is a good design element, encouraging users to improve the strength of the password.

![proton pass warning a password strength](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/06/protonpass-warn.png)

Some users could prefer **the modern approach to the UI**. So, it is up to your personal preferences.

I like Bitwarden's traditional approach.

## Pricing

You can get started using both the services for free.

**Bitwarden and Proton Pass** can be used to store unlimited logins with no restrictions to the number of devices on its free plan.

If you need features like **emergency access**, **family access**, **secure storage**, **2FA authenticator**, and **hide-my-email aliases**, you need a premium subscription.

[affiliate policy](https://itsfoss.com/affiliate-policy/).

![bitwarden pricing](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/bitwarden-pricing.jpg)

[Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/pricing/) starts just at **10 USD** per year, with its family plan (*six accounts*) at **40 USD** per year. **Incredibly affordable** for the masses 💵

[Proton Pass](https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=38&aff_id=1173) is a bit expensive at **23.88 USD per year** for its plus plan.

![proton pass pricing](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/06/proton-pass-pricing.png)

However, if you utilize all other Proton services, and opt for a Proton Unlimited subscription, you can get premium perks for **Proton Pass, Mail, VPN, Drive, and Calendar**.

[Proton Pass - Fast and secure login on any device | ProtonProton Pass is an open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager app. Create and store passwords, email aliases, 2FA codes, and notes on all your devices](https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=38&aff_id=1173&ref=news.itsfoss.com)![](https://proton.me/images/social/proton-og.png)


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## Features

Both the password managers are quite competent. So, you can expect the essentials with each of them.

Here are the things that are common between them:

**Password generator****Secure notes****Autofill****Card and login credentials****Email aliases****Mobile apps for convenient access to credentials**

Now let me highlight the things that make each of the services stand out as per my experience:

### Bitwarden

One of the key offerings of Bitwarden is its "**Send**" feature. You can send a file (up to 500 MB) or a piece of text/note to anyone via a secure link, which keeps things end-to-end encrypted. This option is accessible on **desktop app, extension, and the web vault**.

![bitwarden send screenshot](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/bitwarden-send-web-vault.jpg)

You can keep the link protected by adding a passphrase known only to the receiver. More customization options are also available, like setting an expiry timer to it or the ability to destroy the link once the file has been downloaded.

I would not call it as a way to securely send files. But it is more suitable to send private documents (similar to email attachments) and text files.

Next, Bitwarden offers a **family plan** where you can share a **single subscription with six accounts**. There's no such offering with Proton Pass.

Another important feature that I'd like to emphasize: **emergency access** 🚨

With every credential going into the password manager, it is the one place where **all your access secrets lie**. To make it convenient for a trusted friend or family member to access your passwords when something happens to you, you can set up emergency access.

![bitwarden emergency access](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/emergency-access-bitwarden.jpg)

Of course, before giving the authorized user access to your account, you can choose to set a duration to be able to confirm or deny it. If you take no action, the access will be granted to your trusted user.

![bitwarden emergency contact](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/bitwarden-emergency-invite.jpg)


**web vault**

**.****Not to forget:** the password generator includes history for both the services. Bitwarden **retains history for a longer time**, but Proton Pass keeps only **one day of history**.

![bitwarden password geenrator](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/bitwarden-password-generator.jpg)

There is also something interesting about **email aliases** on Bitwarden. While it supports them, it does not integrate them by default. You can integrate **DuckDuckGo Email Protection**, **SimpleLogin**, **Addy.io**, **Firefox Relay**, and a couple more services.

✅ I use [ DuckDuckGo's free email aliases](https://duckduckgo.com/email) following

[Bitwarden's official documentation](https://bitwarden.com/blog/how-to-use-the-bitwarden-forwarded-email-alias-generator/), and it works great.

Other feature differences include:

**Ability to export in .CSV****Ability to tweak the autofill behavior****Access to web vault****Desktop apps****Password and Credentials Health / Expose Checkup****Ability to self-host on your server**

I have never had any significant issues with Bitwarden for all the features listed.

Of course, if you decide to **self-host it,** you need to ensure that you have the technical expertise and the time to maintain it. Refer to its [official documentation](https://bitwarden.com/help/self-host-an-organization/) to explore more about deploying Bitwarden yourself.

To sum up, Bitwarden is all about:

✅ Passkey support

✅ Straightforward UI

✅ Apple Watch support

✅ Independent email alias

✅ Emergency Access feature

✅ Password generator history

✅ DuckDuckGo browser support

❌ Manual setup for email aliases

❌ No alerts for data breaches

**Suggested Read **📖

[Top 5 Best Password Managers for Linux [2023]Linux Password Managers to the rescue!](https://itsfoss.com/password-managers-linux/)![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/best-password-managers-for-linux.png)


![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/best-password-managers-for-linux.png)

### Proton Pass

If we compare both in terms of "*number of features*", Bitwarden gets the edge.

However, Proton Pass ticks all the essentials you need in a password manager and goes beyond as a privacy-focused tool.

![proton pass password generator](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/proton-pass-password-generator.jpg)

Proton Pass supports generating email aliases, all thanks to having [SimpleLogin](https://simplelogin.io)'s expertise.

If you are curious: SimpleLogin is one of the most popular [tools to protect your email address](https://itsfoss.com/protect-email-address/).

✅ So, with that being integrated with Proton Pass service, it gets **convenient to quickly create an email alias**, and save the login at the same time. The email you signed up with for Proton Pass will be the real email address.

I wish if they provided an option to set new target email addresses, this would make the extra premium for Proton Pass worth it.

Some standout features with Proton Pass include:

**Proton Sentinel**(a group of dedicated security professionals with AI-powered monitoring keep an eye on the login activity of your Proton Pass account for extra security)**Dark Web Monitoring (**you can add emails to get notified if found in a data breach)

Additionally, if you are someone who utilizes some or all Proton services, it should be a good user experience with Proton Pass. You do not have to switch or sign up for a different platform.

With Proton Pass, you also get the essentials to **import/export, control certain security measures, and tweak the password manager's behavior**.

![proton pass settings](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/10/proton-pass-settings.jpg)

So, Proton Pass can be an all-in-one solution for Proton users:

✅ Passkey support

✅ Convenient email alias

✅ Dark web monitoring

✅ Proton Sentinel Program

✅ Seamless experience with Proton privacy tools (Drive, Proton Mail, VPN, etc)

❌ No self-host support

❌ No Emergency Access feature

❌ Lacks Family Plan

## What Should You Pick?

Considering you know what's common between them, it comes down to your **personal user experience taste**, **budget** (if opting for premium), and the **feature-set**.

For my use-case, I do not see Proton Pass replacing Bitwarden anytime soon 😃

However, if I decide to take a Proton Unlimited subscription or get involved with Proton's offerings more than ever, I might ditch Bitwarden.

*💬 What do you think? Do you think Proton Pass is worth the extra premium, or better with Proton's bundled subscription? Is Bitwarden your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments down below.*