Inlockly vs Bitwarden
Bitwarden is a popular open-source password manager, well liked by technical users. Inlockly focuses on simplicity for everyone at home and always-on SafetyMeter™ protection - on the same zero-knowledge model.
Last checked: October 5, 2026
01 / At a glance
02 / Key differences
Bitwarden has lots of options for advanced users. Inlockly walks you through each step - so the whole family actually uses a password manager.
In Bitwarden, you run reports on weak and exposed passwords yourself. SafetyMeter™ rates your vault continuously and warns you about breaches.
Bitwarden can't reset your master password - what's left is emergency access through another person. With Inlockly, you recover your private vault with your own key.
Bitwarden remembers an item's previous passwords. Inlockly keeps 30 days of history for entire items - so you can undo an accidental change.
The Inlockly Family plan costs $39.90 a year for 5 people, compared with $47.88 for Bitwarden Families - with a private vault for everyone and a shared family vault.
Both encrypt your data on your device using a zero-knowledge model and can derive the key with Argon2id.
03 / Feature by feature
We compare plans for individuals and families. Where a feature requires a paid plan, we say so.
| Feature | Inlockly | Bitwarden |
|---|---|---|
| 01Plans and pricing | ||
| Free plan | YesUnlimited passwords on 1 device | YesUnlimited passwords and devices |
| Plan for one personBilled yearly | $2.09 / mo$24.90 per year · 1 person · unlimited devices | $19.80/yr ($1.65/mo) |
| Family planBilled yearly | $3.29 / mo$39.90 per year · 5 people · unlimited devices | $47.88/yr · up to 6 people |
| 02Everyday use | ||
| Desktop and mobile apps | YesWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android | YesWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android |
| Browser extensions | YesChrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera | YesAll popular browsers |
| Autofill and password generator | Yes | Yes |
| 2FA codes (TOTP) in the vault | YesPersonal plan and up | YesOn the Premium plan |
| Import from other managers | YesOn every plan, including Free | Yes |
| Passkeys | No | Yes |
| 03Security | ||
| Zero-knowledge encryption | YesAES-256-GCM, key derived from your password with Argon2id | YesAES-256, key via PBKDF2 or Argon2id |
| Open source and self-hosting | PartlyYour own infrastructure with Enterprise | YesOpen-source code, self-hosting |
| Breach alerts and password health | YesSafetyMeter™ in real time, from the Personal plan | PartlyManually run reports, on the Premium plan |
| Recovery if you forget your master password | YesRecovery key on every plan | PartlyNo reset; emergency access via a trusted contact (Premium) |
| Emergency access for a trusted contact | PartlyInstead, a recovery key and a family or company admin | YesOn the Premium plan |
| Item change history | Yes30 days of full items (Personal and Family) | PartlyAn item's password history |
| 04Sharing and family | ||
| Sharing with people without an account | YesSecure link from the Personal plan | YesBitwarden Send - text free, files on Premium |
| Shared vaults and permissions | YesOn the Family plan | YesCollections on the Families plan |
| Family admin dashboard | Yes | YesOrganization console |
04 / Making the switch
In the web or desktop app, choose to export your vault and save it as CSV or JSON (unencrypted).
Open import in the Inlockly app and select the file. Your data is encrypted on your device before it reaches the cloud.
The export file isn't encrypted - delete it after importing. Then install Inlockly on your phone and in your browser.
Import is available on every plan, including Free. Import guide ↗
05 / Good to know
For one person, Bitwarden Premium is cheaper ($19.80 a year versus $24.90) - we're upfront about that. For families, Inlockly costs less: $39.90 a year for 5 people versus $47.88. People choose Inlockly for simplicity the whole family can handle, always-on SafetyMeter™ alerts, a recovery key, and change history. You can try it at no cost on the Free plan.
It's designed to be easier. Inlockly guides you through setup, import, and autofill step by step, without advanced settings you need to understand first - so less technical family members can use it on their own.
In Bitwarden, the master password can't be reset - what's left is emergency access you set up in advance for a trusted contact (on the Premium plan). In Inlockly, every plan includes a recovery key created at sign-up, which lets you recover your private vault.
Export your Bitwarden vault to a CSV or JSON file (unencrypted), then import it in the Inlockly app. Import is available on every plan. Delete the export file when you're done.
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See the comparisonThis comparison was prepared by the Inlockly team. We checked other products' features on their websites, pricing pages, and documentation. We cover plans for individuals and families; business offerings may differ. Vendors change their prices and features - if you spot something out of date, let us know and we will fix it.
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